Gov. Gavin Newsom's request was in response to a change in orders for Guard members, originally deployed to protect federal buildings. In the filing, Newsom said sending troops on immigration raids across the city would only escalate tensions and promote civil unrest.

White House "border czar" Tom Homan said that protests in Los Angeles are complicating immigration raids, making them more "difficult" and more "dangerous."

Labor unions have emerged as major opponents of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown amid ongoing protests in Los Angeles.