National Guard Providing Security for ICE Officers, US Says

National Guard troops are now protecting Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in and around Los Angeles, marking an expansion of their duties since being deployed by President Donald Trump this week.

Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said Tuesday that the Guard was providing security for federal law enforcement as they continue operations “to remove the worst of the worst of Los Angeles.” Some of the soldiers had been guarding federal buildings before this.

McLaughlin added that “if any rioters attack ICE law enforcement officers, military personnel have the authority to temporarily detain them until law enforcement makes the arrest.” ...