President Donald Trump’s policies on immigration “is not policy, it is punishment”, Los Angeles Archbishop José Gómez has said.
Last week, Trump ordered the deployment of thousands of National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles following sometimes violent protests stemming from his increased efforts to deport unregistered immigrants from the city.
The President’s move has been opposed by both Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles and California Governor Gavin Newsom.
On Tuesday, Bass lifted a curfew on the city that she had imposed last week to prevent vandalism and break-ins during the protests.
