Los Angeles protests: Trump sends Marines

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  In this programme, violent protests in Los Angeles.

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  Trump sends Marines.

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  Immigration raids in Los Angeles have led to protests, some of which have become violent.

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  These protests began last Friday and some have led to clashes with immigration authorities,

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  vandalism and looting.

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  President Trump has sent National Guard and US Marine troops into the city.

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  The mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass,

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  has introduced restrictions to a part of the city centre to try and control the violence.

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