National Guard troops were deployed to Los Angeles by President Donald Trump, without the governor's request, to quell protests against ICE immigration crackdowns. Clashes occurred downtown, with law enforcement using tear gas and rubber bullets against protesters. Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the deployment as a 'serious breach of state sovereignty' and requested their removal, while Trump defended it as necessary for 'law and order.'
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National Guard troops were deployed to Los Angeles by President Donald Trump, without the governor's request, to quell protests against ICE immigration crackdowns. Clashes occurred downtown, with law enforcement using tear gas and rubber bullets against protesters. Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the deployment as a 'serious breach of state sovereignty' and requested their removal, while Trump defended it as necessary for 'law and order.'
Trending- 1 Friday, June 6, 2025: Protests began in downtown Los Angeles, immigration sweeps led to over 100 arrests.
- 2 Saturday, June 7, 2025: Protests spread to Paramount and Compton; federal agents used crowd control munitions. Trump invoked legal provision for deployment.
- 3 Sunday, June 8, 2025: National Guard troops arrived in LA; clashes occurred downtown; Governor Newsom requested removal of troops; Defense Secretary Hegseth threatened Marines deployment.
- Clashes between protesters and law enforcement
- Condemnation from Governor Newsom
- Accusations of authoritarianism from Senator Sanders
- Support from Speaker Johnson
- Threats of deploying active-duty Marines
- Potential charges for officials hindering deportations
- Confusion over Guard's arrival timing
What: President Donald Trump deployed National Guard troops to Los Angeles to address protests against immigration enforcement, leading to clashes between law enforcement and protesters.
When: Sunday, June 8, 2025, following protests that began Friday, June 6, 2025.
Where: Los Angeles, California, United States.
Why: Trump stated the deployment was necessary due to California officials' failure to control protests targeting immigration agents and to ensure 'very strong law and order.'
How: Trump invoked a legal provision to deploy federal service members without the governor's permission. Law enforcement used tear gas, rubber bullets, flash-bang explosives, and pepper balls against protesters.