Monday's protests were largely calmer than Sunday's clashes. California officials insist that the 4,000 National Guards troops and 700 active duty Marines en route to L.A. are an unnecessary abuse of power by Trump.

California's attorney general filed a lawsuit on behalf of the state Monday, suing the Trump administration over its deployment of National Guard troops in downtown Los Angeles amid immigration protests.

Local officials and Governor Gavin Newsom don’t want the military presence and the police chief has said it creates logistical challenges for safely handling protests.