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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Maanvi Singh

Los Angeles responds with roaring backlash to Trump’s dramatic escalation

Person protests in front of soldiers
A demonstrator points his finger towards members of the California national guard. Photograph: Daniel Cole/Reuters

Donald Trump’s administration promised to crush opposition in Los Angeles.

Late on Saturday night, the US president deployed national guard soldiers in LA following protests against immigration raids in the city – a stunning escalation in the administration’s promise of “mass deportations”. His administration has promised to quell protests, and warned local leaders to brace for at least 30 days of ramped-up immigration enforcement.

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