The National Guard was deployed to Los Angeles County as anti-ICE protests continued to escalate Saturday afternoon and into the evening. The unrest is centered in the city of Paramount, California, where protesters clashed with federal authorities,

Whitmer signed a statement with 21 other Democratic governors, supporting California Gov. Gavin Newsom, warning of Trump's "alarming abuse of power."

"All that these troops will be able to do is provide a form of force protection and other logistical support for ICE personnel."