LA on high alert as mass protests against Trump expected on Saturday
Police in Los Angeles are on high alert as demonstrations against US President Donald Trump are expected to attract large crowds on Saturday.
The LA rallies are part of the "No Kings" protests that are planned in more than 2,000 locations across the United States. Organizers say the demonstrations are to protest a military parade in Washington, also on Saturday, marking the 250th anniversary of the US Army, which coincides with Trump's 79th birthday.
The head of the LA Police Department said activity on social media promoting the No Kings events has been high, and that they are expecting crowds that may be "unprecedented."
Demonstrations have been taking place in Los Angeles since June 6 when federal officials began to carry out raids searching for undocumented immigrants.
On Friday, protestors staged peaceful rallies in downtown LA.
Trump has deployed 200 US Marines to protect a federal building in the city.
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