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Four thousand National Guard troops and 700 Marines are expected to remain in LA for 60 days, according to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
President Donald Trump said the National Guard would leave "when there's no danger".
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California files emergency request to block troop deployment
Hello, I'm Tessa Flemming, joining you for another day following the fallout in LA.
Most recently, California's governor has said he's filed an emergency court request to block the Trump administration from using the National Guard and Marines from immigration raids.
Gavin Newsom said it was in response to a change in orders for the Guard.
The filing included a declaration from the deputy general counsel in the California Military Department, who said the department has been informed that the Pentagon plans to direct the California National Guard to start providing support for immigration operations.
That support would include holding secure perimeters around areas where raids are taking place and securing streets for ICE agents.
The Guard members were originally deployed to protect federal buildings.
It was not clear if the change in mission had begun.
Newsom's office did not immediately say how the state was notified about the change.
Troops to stay in LA 60 days: Hegseth
While appearing before Congress' House Appropriations committee, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was asked how long the troop deployment in LA would last.
He said:
"We stated very publicly that it's 60 days because we want to ensure that those rioters, looters and thugs on the other side assaulting our police officers know that we're not going anywhere."
In the Oval Office, President Donald Trump was asked how long he expected the National Guard to stay in place.
He was less specific about the timeframe, saying:
"Until there's no danger. It's easy. Look, it's common sense. You ask me that question. When there's no danger, they'll leave."
Good morning from the US
After four days of protests, the streets of Los Angeles have been relatively quiet so far today.
But there have been several developments here in Washington DC.
Among them:
- A Pentagon official said the deployment of 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles is expected to cost $US134 million ($205 million).
- The troops are expected to stay in LA for 60 days, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. Donald Trump said the National Guard would leave "when there's no danger".
- Trump said he would invoke the Insurrection Act "if there's an insurrection". That would give him explicit authority to deploy military forces.
You can catch up on all the most recent updates in our latest story, or follow our blog for live coverage as the rest of the day unfolds.
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