L.A. Protests Persist as Immigration Raids and Guard Deployments Escalate

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Protesters throw objects to the police vehicles on a Freeway near the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
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Protests in Los Angeles over President ‘s immigration crackdown entered a third day on Sunday, with more demonstrations expected, according to The .

Trump deployed 2,000 troops to the city — against Gov. Gavin Newsom’s objections — though many troops kept their distance as federal agents and police clashed with protesters. California leaders, including Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, condemned the deployment as inflammatory.

A woman waves the Mexican flag as flames erupt from a burning dumpster during a protest in downtown Los Angeles, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

Protests began Friday after immigration raids in the city’s Garment District and escalated with arrests, tear gas and reports of violence. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, initially hesitant, later said the situation may warrant reassessment.

More than 150 arrests have been made in L.A., with dozens more in San Francisco.


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