Hochman will be joined by U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli and California Highway Patrol Southern Division Chief Chris Margaris for a 10 a.m. news conference to discuss the new charges.

Tensions escalated after President Donald Trump called up the National Guard over the objections of state and city leaders.

President Trump has called for expanded deportation operations in Los Angeles after "No King Day" protests over the weekend and anti-ICE protests last week in response to ICE raids across Southern California.

Tonight' host criticized the president for sending National Guard troops and Marines into Los Angeles: "Why would you send troops if there is nothing for them to do?"

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

The development comes a day after an appeals court temporarily blocked a judge’s order that directed President Trump to return control of the California National Guard.

Customs and Border Patrol confirmed it is providing "aerial support" to law enforcement efforts during the protests.