“At the behest of the president, the Ministry of Defense mobilizes an additional 2,000 California National Guard soldiers, who will be appointed to federal service to support ICE and enable federal law enforcement officers to safely perform their duties ” – wrote Sean Parnell spokesman for Pentagon.
Before Trump decided to send about 2,000 to Los Angeles. Guard members. On Monday, however, the US Northern Command announced that OK. 700 Sea Infantry Soldiers will protect federal property and staff in Los Angeles.
Another day of protests. California authorities criticize the president's decision
The decision to send strength to the city is criticized by the authorities of La and California's state, emphasizing that such a step only exacerbates the situation. The mayor of La Karen Bass assessed that her The city is “used as an experiment” by the federal government.
Protests in Los Angeles
Monday is The fourth day of protests that broke out after ICE agents detained 44 immigrants in Los Angeles.
In the evening of local time, the protesters gathered in the city center again, and the tension began to grow. There were clashes between a group of demonstrators and law enforcement officers who used immortal weapons, trying to disperse the crowd. Various objects were thrown into the police, and the services used tear gas and bumps grenades-reports NBC News. According to the New York Times newspaper, about 150 people have been arrested in Los Angeles.
Minister of National Security Kristi Noem expressed on Monday a conviction in an interview with Fox News that the participants of the protests are paid and demonstrations are “professionally performed” operation. She did not present any evidence confirming these words.
Protests in Los Angeles
According to the New York Times, several hundred people also march in San Francisco, chanting slogans in defense of immigrants and calling for “overthrowing ICE”. At night from Sunday to Monday in connection with the clashes that took place in the city, over 150 protesters were arrested.
