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Protesters clash with law enforcement in downtown LA. Hundreds march against Trump's immigration sweeps

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2025-06-08
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LAist
Summary
Federal immigration raids that began on Friday in Los Angeles have triggered widespread protests, strong political backlash, and clashes with law enforcement. Over the weekend, tensions escalated after former President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard, citing attacks on ICE and federal agents. California Governor Gavin Newsom and L.A. Mayor Karen Bass condemned the move, calling it an overreach and a threat to public safety.

Protests in downtown L.A. led to dozens of arrests and some violence, including the vandalism of Waymo self-driving cars. While conservative media framed the events as riots, local officials emphasized that most protests were peaceful and criticized federal actions as politically motivated and harmful to immigrant communities.

ICE reported dozens of arrests during the raids, which targeted multiple locations. Immigrant rights groups and city leaders, including the entire L.A. City Council, condemned the raids and pledged support for immigrant communities. The LAPD and L.A. County Sheriff's Department clarified they are not participating in immigration enforcement.

The events are part of a broader trend of increased ICE activity in Southern California, with detentions and deportations rising sharply in recent years, including under the Biden administration. Advocacy groups continue to educate residents about their rights and prepare for further enforcement actions.
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