Los Angeles braces for arrival of more troops in ‘crisis of Trump’s own making’

City expects 700 marines plus more national guard troops despite quieter night after four days of protests in city

Los Angeles was bracing for new troop arrivals on Tuesday after a quieter night following days of protests over federal immigration raids on local businesses and the Trump administration’s decision to deploy soldiers against US residents.

The initial deployment of 300 national guard troops is expected to quickly expand to the full 4,000 that has been authorized by Donald Trump, with an additional 700 marines who could begin arriving on Tuesday.

Continue reading...