The Trump administration sued Los Angeles claiming its sanctuary city ordinance helped fuel riots during protests against the president’s deportation crackdown, prompting the US to send in national guard troops.

The Trump administration sued Los Angeles, its mayor and other top city officials Monday, claiming its sanctuary policy toward illegal migrants discriminates against federal law enforcement.

“Although the SBA has approved California’s disaster relief request and will begin delivering immediate aid to the innocent victims, Governor Newsom must take accountability for his state-sanctioned crisis – and stop playing politics with Americans’ livelihoods," she added.