Tensions have escalated in downtown Los Angeles after hundreds of thousands of protesters gathered to protest the federal immigration raids carried out by the United States government.
The implementation is believed to be part of the 'zero tolerance' policy enforced by President Donald Trump's administration to crack down on illegal immigrants.
Protesters are demanding an immediate end to the operation, which they consider inhumane and racist. The situation has become increasingly tense as clashes break out between protest groups and authorities.
However, authorities have responded by using rubber bullets, tear gas and pepper spray to disperse the increasingly aggressive situation.
The situation has also caused several major roads to be closed and a car to catch fire.
President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of 2,000 military personnel, including 300 National Guard members, while placing 500 Marines as backup if the situation worsens.
More than 500,000 protesters filled the main streets of LA to protest the increasingly aggressive federal immigration crackdown since the latest government order.
The approval to send in more troops drew fierce criticism from California's leader, Governor Gavin Newson, who accused the move of inciting chaos and pressuring the state government.
If the situation is left unchecked, Los Angeles risks becoming a test case for the power relations between state and federal authorities that could have broader implications for immigration policy across the country.
