As the military presence ramped up in Los Angeles, communities are preparing for the largest protests against Trump since he took office.

U.S. Marines have moved into Los Angeles and will take over protecting the Wilshire federal building in the coming hours, the head of the military's efforts in the city said on Friday. U.S. President Donald Trump can keep his deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles,

The development comes a day after an appeals court temporarily blocked a judge’s order that directed President Trump to return control of the California National Guard.

Marines were seen standing guard outside a federal building in Los Angeles on Friday as they started to take over some posts from National Guard members after protests erupted last week over immigration raids and President Donald Trump deployed the troops to the city.

The man, who said he was a veteran, was soon released. But the incident calls attention to the operation of troops in a police-like domestic function.

California will face off with Washington in court on Thursday over President Donald Trump’s deployment of U.S. troops in Los Angeles after demonstrators again took to the streets in major

The disagreement between President Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom over Trump deploying state National Guard troops to Los Angeles is now being debated in court. We’ll explain how the situation developed and answer some common questions.

"If he can successfully militarize LA without significant political consequences, Baltimore is next," said Angela Angel of BLM PAC.