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President Donald Trump called for more troops to enter Los Angeles amid rioting that stemmed from protests against immigration raids.
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Residents and experts say the response is reminiscent of a longstanding dynamic in the state and around the country.
It's been five days since anti-ICE demonstrations erupted in Los Angeles, some turning violent between protesters and law enforcement officers, prompting President Trump to deploy National Guard troops and hundreds of Marines.
Tensions flared in Los Angeles late Monday after Trump escalated military presence in the region against the wishes of California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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