On Tuesday, the X page for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) posted photos of California National Guardsmen on the scene of a detention being carried out by an ICE agent with the caption "Photos from today's ICE Los Angeles immigration enforcement operation."

L.A. Police Chief Jim McDonnell talked to "CBS Mornings" about the military presence in Los Angeles during the ICE protests.

The Guard’s arrival marks a potentially volatile phase in Trump’s push to ramp up deportations and in his contentious relationship with state and local authorities.

California officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass, have described the move as "unnecessary".

The president said Los Angeles protesters were "met with a very heavy force" that helped to quieten pockets of violence.