The detention of the U.S. Army veteran and immigrant who obtained U.S. citizenship, punctuated a series of unusual events that have appealed to Trump supporters but outraged other Americans.

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

Los Angeles residents and experts say the National Guard's presence in Los Angeles in response to immigration protests is reminiscent of a long-standing dynamic in the state and around the country.

McCrory said the state is put in a “precarious position” when a governor and mayor aren’t willing to work with the president.

As the military presence ramped up in Los Angeles, communities are preparing for the largest protests against Trump since he took office.

WASHINGTON (AP) — National Guard troops already have temporarily detained civilians in the Los Angeles protests over immigration raids, the commander in charge said Wednesday, but they quickly turned them over to law enforcement.

While the president contends that the L.A. protests against his immigration policy have been chaotic, the scenes are not as violent.