California Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the ICE raids in Southern California and President Trump's decision to deploy troops amid escalating protests.

The curfew extends to sections of downtown Los Angeles where protests have turned into instances of vandalism and looting.

It's been five days since anti-ICE demonstrations erupted in Los Angeles, some turning violent between protesters and law enforcement officers, prompting President Trump to deploy National Guard troops and hundreds of Marines.

California Governor Newsom has sounded the alarm over President Trump’s deployment of troops to Los Angeles, calling it a dangerous step toward military-backed immigration crackdowns nationwide. He warned that what’s happening in California could soon spread to other states.

Emergency request comes as state sues Trump administration over sending National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles protests

Demonstrators hit the streets again in L.A. after President Trump deployed the National Guard due to protests against ICE raids.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom addressed the public on Tuesday, criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump for his response to anti-ICE protests and warning of a broader assault on democracy.

Across the country, marchers similarly took to the streets in New York City in an anti-ICE protest that began in Foley Square, across from where immigration enforcement operations have been centered. Protests have have also been seen in San Francisco, Boston, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta and more.

President Donald Trump said the show of force in Los Angeles should serve as a warning that similar demonstrations in other places would not be tolerated.

The National Guard was deployed to Los Angeles County as anti-ICE protests escalated over the weekend. The unrest is centered in the city of Paramount, California, where rioters clashed with federal authorities,