Los Angeles residents and experts say the National Guard's presence in Los Angeles in response to immigration protests is reminiscent of a long-standing dynamic in the state and around the country.

In response to the protests in his state, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, has announced that he intends to deploy the National Guard across the state to “ensure peace and order” ahead of further planned demonstrations against the Trump Administration’s immigration policies.

A protest at the Texas Capitol Saturday comes after Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s deployment of the state’s National Guard to Austin and other Texas cities following a Monday night

As protests continue in the U.S. over immigration enforcement raids, Abbott says he will deploy the state's National Guard as needed.

Texas National Guard will be deployed to locations across the state to ensure peace & order,” Abbott posted on X.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is promising to move forward with the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.