At least 56 people were arrested in the city on Friday during mass protests against the administration's immigration raids. The demonstrations spread to one of the region's major highways and federal authorities faced criticism after a prominent union leader was arrested and apparently injured.

In response, the White House threatened to arrest the California governor and mobilized the Marines to help National Guard troops"protect federal agents and buildings" - even though state officials say they don't want such help and are now suing the administration.

Trump's political victory

For the White House, officials say, the scene — Trump’s battle with a “blue” state on his key issue — is a political victory. It’s a nationally watched saga that has long characterized his career, like a made-for-television drama.