National Guard troops have begun arriving in Los Angeles on orders from President Donald Trump to stamp out protests that have broken out in recent days against federal immigration authorities seeking to carry out deportations in the region.

Trump’s trip comes as he faces criticism over deploying military in an attempt to quell immigration protests in Los Angeles.

Thousands marched across California to protest Trump policies and immigration raids. Protests aligned with Flag Day and President Trump's 79th birthday military parade. Major cities saw peaceful rallies;

Police arrested more than 20 people, mostly on curfew violations, on the first night of restrictions in downtown Los Angeles.