US EditionLAPD Chief Speaks Out About Deployment of Military Forces to Anti-ICE Protests
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUN 9 – LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell reports escalating violence with over 100 arrests made amid protests triggered by ICE raids, prompting deployment of National Guard and Marines to restore order.
- On June 8-9, 2025, anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles escalated to violent demonstrations near City Hall, prompting deployment of about 700 Marines.
- These protests stemmed from federal immigration enforcement raids and President Trump’s federalization of the National Guard, which California officials opposed legally and politically.
- The LAPD faced criticism over protest handling including arrests totaling over 100 people, use of rubber bullets, and coordination challenges with federal forces amid ongoing unrest.
- Rev. Nils Hernandez highlighted that the immigration policy’s violent language dehumanizes people, urging leaders to address root issues rather than use force, while Mayor Karen Bass condemned looting.
- The military presence and protests underline deep political and social tensions, with officials preparing for continued unrest and legal battles over state-federal authority.
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