In the days before protests erupted in Los Angeles, the Trump administration stepped up its efforts to detain migrants — taking into custody those who arrived for routine check-ins while also conducting workplace raids that have sent waves of fear across Southern California and beyond.

With migrant communities already living in fear amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, ICE raids in downtown Los Angeles sparked days of protests.

With protests blanketing the United States over the immigration crackdown — which is to say nothing of “No Kings Day” on Saturday — boxer Ryan Garcia couldn’t sit back anymore as Los Angeles, his home, has been wracked with ICE raids, protests and upheaval.

Thousands of people nationwide have shown up at protests and rallies opposing ICE raids as unrest grows in response to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

ICE demonstration unfolds — an event that previously led to 13 arrests— organizers are emphasizing safety, peace, and a sense of celebration. The “No Kings” protest is one of more than 1,800 planned across the country,

Dozens of cities have held anti-ICE demonstrations over Trump's immigration crackdown since Los Angeles protests began.

Follow along for live updates as thousands of people nationwide have shown up at protests and rallies opposing ICE raids.

The power of the US military will be sharply on display this weekend – on two different coasts and in two very different ways.

WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) - Americans are divided over President Donald Trump 's decision to activate the military to respond to protests against his crackdown on migrants, with about half supportive of the move, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Thursday.

Deep-cut case law and 19th century constitutional interpretation underpin the Trump administration argument for deploying troops to Los Angeles.