The high-profile Democratic governors of Illinois, Minnesota and New York defended their states' immigration policies in a Republican-led House Oversight Committee on Thursday -- weighing in on the ongoing Los Angeles protests over immigration enforcement.

Los Angeles residents and experts say the National Guard's presence in Los Angeles in response to immigration protests is reminiscent of a long-standing dynamic in the state and around the country.

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.

The National Guard has been deployed to Los Angeles in the past in response to civil disorder and natural disasters.

said the recent move by the White House to deploy the National Guard in Los Angeles sets a “dangerous precedent.” “This is not just about LA,” Palo Alto Vice Mayor Vicki Veenker said.