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Law enforcement officials report that protesters have launched dangerous projectiles—including glass bottles, fireworks, Molotov cocktails, and concrete slabs—at officers. LAPD Chief Jim McDonald expressed concern over the severity of the attacks, noting that commercial-grade fireworks could be fatal. However, critics, including the mainstream media and Democratic officials, have characterized Trump’s actions as needlessly escalatory and unconstitutional, citing concerns over federal overreach and the violation of states’ rights.