A DHS spokeswoman defended the use of military in LA

The US has deployed additional troops in Los Angeles amid protests against the raids carried out by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). California Governor Gavin Newsom said that his state is seeking a restraining order against the Trump administration. “Democrats like Gavin Newsom and [Los Angeles Mayor] Karen Bass should be thanking President Trump for stepping up and leading,” the White House said.