President Donald Trump has granted federal immigration agents "total authorization" to defend themselves following clashes with protesters during a recent enforcement operation at a cannabis farm in California.

W ASHINGTON: Federal officials on Sunday defended President Donald Trump’s escalating campaign to deport immigrants in the US illegally, including a California farm raid that left one worker dead, and said the administration would appeal a ruling to halt some of its more aggressive tactics.

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to stop its sweeping California immigration raids, which continue to spark both protest and concern in communities.