California Democrats and Trump administration officials are locked in a battle over a wave of immigration raids targeting Los Angeles this week, as protests over the detentions swelled in the Democratic stronghold amid President Donald Trump’s broader immigration crackdown.

Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents used riot gear as they clashed with protestors during a series of raids in Los Angeles where they ended up detaining more than 40 people.

Border czar' Tom Homan said Saturday the Trump admin is planning to send the National Guard to Los Angeles to quell ICE protests.