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California Governor Gavin Newsom says the state will sue Donald Trump's administration after the US president deployed the National Guard to handle protests.
It comes as the city braces for a fresh wave of demonstrations against immigration enforcement.
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'Si se puede': Chants as union leader is released
The first images of union leader David Huerta being released from custody are coming through.
He can be seen embracing his family outside a federal courthouse.
In other videos shared on social media by local reporters, the crowd can be heard chanting "Huerta" and "si se puede" or "yes, we can" in English.
ICE agents seen around LA
Meanwhile, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been seen outside a hardware store in south LA.
Huntington Park City Council spokesperson Sergio Infanzon said ICE agents were also seen outside a library and near the Whittier city hall.
"We understand how stressful and upsetting this is for many in our community," he said in a statement.
"We urge residents to remain calm, avoid confrontation, and prioritize personal safety."
Reporting with AP
Prominent union leader released on bail
California union leader David Huerta has been released from federal custody on a $US 50,000 ($76,900) bond.
Mr Huerta was arrested Friday while protesting immigration raids in Los Angeles, and became a flashpoint in the protests.
He's the president of SEIU California, which is a powerful labor union.
His release comes as marchers were moving through downtown LA after a SEIU rally.
Reporting with AP
ABC correspondent describes 'very peaceful' scenes in LA
My colleague Lauren Day is in LA, where she says protests are in stark contrast to last night's chaotic scenes.
While they're off to a "very peaceful" start, she warns LA is still a "city on edge".
Here's the latest from the ground:
Lauren Day describes scenes on fourth day of LA protests
US military confirms deployment of Marines
Going quickly back to those reports of Marine deployment, the US military has now confirmed 700 Marines will be sent to LA.
It says this deployment will help protect "federal personnel and federal property in the greater Los Angeles area".
'IF THEY SPIT, WE WILL HIT': The latest from Trump
Around two hours ago, Donald Trump posted his latest attack on California Governor Gavin Newsom, calling for violence against protestors who spit on members of the National Guard.
Calling the governor "Newscum" and protestors "Insurrectionists", he said National Guard members won't tolerate "such disrespect".
"These Patriots are told to accept this, it’s just the way life runs," he wrote on Truth Social.
"But not in the Trump Administration.
"IF THEY SPIT, WE WILL HIT, and I promise you they will be hit harder than they have ever been hit before."
Hundreds of Marines could be sent to LA
Multiple media outlets are reporting that Marines are being deployed to Los Angeles.
President Donald Trump sent troops from the National Guard to LA against the state’s wishes over the weekend.
Reuters now says about 700 Marines will be deployed to the city while additional National Guard troops arrive, quoting US officials.
The president was if he would deploy Marines, saying he'll “see what happens”.
Good morning, here's the latest
Hello, I'm Tessa Flemming and I'll be bringing you the latest from the US as Los Angeles braces for its fourth wave of immigration protests.
As of Monday local time, the US Northern Command said 300 members of the California National Guard had been deployed to three spots in the Los Angeles area.
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