Gov. Gavin Newsom and other leading California Democrats criticized President Trump’s deployment of National Guard soldiers in Los Angeles, calling it an unnecessary provocation.
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After the flashpoint in Paramount, demonstrators also skirmished with police in Compton and downtown LA. Local authorities have it under control, according to Newsom and Bass.
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Rep. Nanette Barragán, who represents the area in Congress, said ICE was now bringing “their terror tactics and masked agents” to Paramount.
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Activists have long sought parkland on the parcel. The city contends this isn’t feasible.
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