Los Angeles, June 12 -- National Guard troops deployed in Los Angeles have temporarily detained protesters opposing US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, Fox News reported.

The protesters were later handed over to local law enforcement officials.

According to Fox News, Major Gen. Scott Sherman, head of Task Force 51, is overseeing the deployment of over 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines in Los Angeles.

Immigration officials have circulated images showing National Guard soldiers providing security to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents during enforcement actions.

Fox News further reported that California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed an emergency motion to halt the Trump administration's use of m...