Los Angeles and other U.S. cities witness violent clashes between protesters and law enforcement amid immigration raids by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Demonstrations sparked by arrests in predominantly Latino areas turn chaotic as police deploy bullets, tear gas, and batons to control crowds. At least 27 arrests occur in Los Angeles, with San Francisco reporting over 50 detentions during solidarity protests.
President Donald Trump orders 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles. Escalating tensions despite objections from California Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass, both Democrats. Newsom calls the deployment “unconstitutional” and plans legal action, arguing it inflames unrest.
Trump defends the move, stating troops will ensure “law and order” and hints at further military deployments nationwide if needed. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warns Marines at Camp Pendleton remain on high alert for potential mobilization.
Clashes intensify in Los Angeles’ downtown, particularly around the Metropolitan Detention Center, where protesters chant against ICE operations. Roads and highways including 101 Freeway, shut down as crowds swell, turning the city center into a sea of demonstrators.
National Guard troops, equipped with shields and rifles, face off with protesters who remain undeterred by tear gas and less-lethal munitions. Burned cars, graffiti, and damaged property mark the unrest, especially in Paramount and Compton.
Friday’s ICE raids in Paramount’s Latino-heavy district, targeting undocumented immigrants, ignite the protests. Demonstrators attempt to block ICE vehicles, leading to violent confrontations.
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Republicans including Vice President JD Vance support crackdown, blaming “lawlessness” on sanctuary city policies. Democrats urge peaceful protests while condemning Trump’s tactics as provocative with Senator Alex Padilla calling the raids distraction from broader policy issues.
As unrest continues, Los Angeles remains a flashpoint in Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda, with no immediate resolution in sight.
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