The move appeared to be the first time in decades that a state’s national guard was activated without a request from its governor.

"All that these troops will be able to do is provide a form of force protection and other logistical support for ICE personnel."

Tensions between the Trump administration and California intensified this weekend as President Donald Trump decided to deploy 2,000 National Guard members to the Los Angeles area, a move the state’s Democratic leaders cast as an unnecessary escalation amid protests over the administration’s immigration policies.