President Donald Trump has signed a presidential memorandum deploying 2,000 National Guardsmen to disperse protests over immigration activity in the Los Angeles area, the White House said in a statement Saturday night.
“The Trump Administration has a zero tolerance policy for criminal behavior and violence, especially when that violence is aimed at law enforcement officers trying to do their jobs,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. “These criminals will be arrested and swiftly brought to justice.”
On Saturday, protesters gathered in Paramount, California. Assemblymember José Luis Solache said four people were arrested. Tear gas and flash bangs have been used on the second consecutive day of immigration demonstrations.
The FBI is investigating alleged inst