President Donald Trump is thanking an appeals court for freezing an order that he return control of National Guard troops to California.

Los Angeles and cities around the nation are bracing for 'No Kings' protests ahead of Trump's military parade as an appeals court ruling keeps the National Guard under the president's control for now.

Protests have continued in the Los Angeles area since Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted mass arrests in the area Friday.

California Governor Gavin Newsom blasts the federal government's response to anti-immigration raid protests as "purposefully inflammatory".

Tensions are escalating in Los Angeles after protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement gripped the city on Sunday, with demonstrators clashing with law enforcement and setting vehicles on fire downtown.

President Trump called in the National Guard on Saturday after isolated clashes between federal law enforcement and people protesting immigration raids.

On Saturday, June 14 millions of Americans will be participating in protests under the banner “No Kings.” This weekend’s protests were scheduled weeks ago to coincide with a massive military parade in Washington D.C. June 14 is the 250 th anniversary of the United States Army (and Trump’s birthday).

Tensions over US President Donald Trump's immigration policies have been escalating for months. Here's the background.