In photos: Trump deploys National Guard to LA as ICE raid protests flare for 3rd day

There were tense scenes in Los Angeles Sunday after President Trump ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to the city, as fiery protests against federal immigration raids flared for a third straight day in California.The big picture: California's Democratic leaders criticized said the action would only escalate tensions that have already seen authorities deploy tear gas during face-offs with protesters. Trump told reporters Sunday he'll "send whatever we need to make sure there's law and order." National Guard soldiers and DHS officers clash with demonstrators protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids outside the MDC in downtown Los Angeles. Photo: Frederic J. BrownAFP via Getty Images People run away from tear gas during an immigration march in LA on June 8. Photo: Luke Johnson/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Immigration rights supporters protest outside the MDC on June 8. Photo by Frederic J. Brown /AFP via Getty Images Immigration rights supporters and National Guard soldiers and DHS officers outside the MDC on June 8. Photo: Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images A protester wrapped in a Mexican flag stands next to law enforcement officers as they face off with demonstrators during a protest following federal immigration operations in the Compton neighborhood of LA early on June 8. Photo: Etienne Laurent/AFP via Getty Images Fireworks explode in front of law enforcement as they face off with demonstrators during a protest following federal immigration operations, in the Compton neighborhood of LA early on June 8. Photo: Etienne Laurent/AFP via Getty Images Looters break into a gas station's market place as demonstrators and law enforcement clash with demonstrators during a protest following federal immigration operations, in the Compton neighborhood of LA early on June 8. Photo: Etienne Laurent/AFP via Getty Images A firework sent by protesters explodes near by the Los Angeles Sheriff Department officers during immigration protest on June 7 in Paramount, California. Photo: Apu Gomes/Getty Images Law enforcement during a protest in Compton on June 7, after federal immigration authorities conducted operations. Photo: Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images A protester washs her face with milk after being hit with tear gas on June 7 in Paramount, California. Photo: Apu Gomes/Getty ImagesEditor's note: This a breaking news story and will be updated with more photos. Please check back for updates.

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