4:47 p.m. EDT The Trump administration asked the judge to reject Newsom’s request and allow it to respond by Wednesday, calling Newsom’s attempt to block the deployment of federal troops “legally meritless” and saying it would jeopardize the safety of Homeland Security personnel and interfere with the government’s ability to carry out operations.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders defended President Trump deploying National Guard to L.A., stating Gavin Newsom is "choos[ing] rioters and criminal illegals" over American law enforcement.

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California called on Americans to stand up to President Trump in a nationally televised address.

As the Pentagon crafts rules of engagement for Marines deployed to an American city, it's clear that the president is playing with fire.

The protests began Friday after Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents carried out coordinated raids across Los Angeles, detaining dozens of workers at warehouses and other worksites. The arrests sparked immediate backlash, with demonstrators converging outside federal buildings, blocking freeways, and in some cases clashing with police.

Immigration raids and protests will continue so long as Trump is president. His opponents should do everything they can to stay within the law.

LA is feeling the heavy hand of the White House tonight as 1000s of troops are deployed in response to protests & resistance to widespread ICE Raids.

Approximately 44 people” were administratively arrested ​​and one person was arrested on an obstruction charge, Homeland Security Investigations said.