As the military presence ramped up in Los Angeles, communities are preparing for the largest protests against Trump since he took office.

In the shadow of immigration crackdowns and federal troops on the ground, shopkeepers and customers are scared away, leaving businesses devastated.

In the days before protests erupted in Los Angeles, the Trump administration stepped up its efforts to detain migrants — taking into custody those who arrived for routine check-ins while also conducting workplace raids that have sent waves of fear across Southern California and beyond.

LOS ANGELES–Law enforcement continued to fire flash bangs in an effort to disperse remaining protesters and agitators near City Hall in downtown Los Angeles where unlawful assembly has been declared.

Immigration tensions dampened Gold Cup atmosphere as protesters rally outside Mexico vs. Dominican Republic match, with fans reporting a more somber mood.

President Trump’s deployment of 700 active-duty Marines to Los Angeles to quell protests is fueling concern that the Marines have not been properly trained for interacting with civilians, NBC News’ Courtney Kube reports.