The Department of Defense said the 700 Marines from Twentynine Palms will protect federal agents and property with the California National Guard.

Protesters and police have faced off in Los Angeles, and anti-ICE protests are popping up across the country. Follow for live updates.

As anti-immigration raid protests continue for the sixth day in Los Angeles, a group of 30 regional mayors came together to stand in support and solidarity.

President Donald Trump has sent the Marines to Los Angeles in an effort to quash anti-ICE protests that have ravaged parts of the city on Tuesday. Images from L.A. show masked protesters blocking roads,

Trump credited the military for stopping Los Angeles from turning into a “crime scene” Thursday, while Newsom has said the troops’ presence inflamed protests.

Trump deployed 4,000 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines to LA against the wishes of Newsom and Bass. Newsom sued the Trump administration, saying they unlawfully "trampled over" California’s sovereignty when they federalized the California National Guard.

Videos and photographs of Wednesday raids across the country show people clashing with, running from and being arrested by immigration agents.

About 2,000 National Guard troops have been deployed in Los Angeles by the federal government, against the wishes of California Governor Gavin Newsom. US President Donald Trump has also suggested that he could deploy the Marine Corps to respond to the protests.