Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has imposed a partial curfew in response to protests against federal immigration raids, which have heavily impacted Latino communities. California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized US President Donald Trump for raising tensions, while Trump defended his actions and promised to enhance troop deployment, according to BBC.

State officials claim they were not properly consulted regarding the deployment of federal forces. Newsom has filed a lawsuit against the federal government for its handling of the issue, while Bass has called for an end to the raids as a means of restoring peace.

Around 2,100 California National Guard troops and 700 US Marines have been deployed in the Los Angeles area. Although demonstrations have recently been more peaceful, the military buildup has raised concerns within local communities, BBC reported.