US EditionTensions rise in Los Angeles as police declare ‘unlawful’ assembly
- On June 6, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided locations in Los Angeles, triggering protests and deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops ordered by President Trump.
- The raids aimed to enforce immigration laws, but California Governor Gavin Newsom denounced the troop deployment as illegal and vowed to sue the administration over state sovereignty violations.
- Protests escalated throughout the weekend with clashes involving federal agents, police declaring downtown an unlawful assembly, property damage including Waymo cars torched, and multiple arrests made.
- President Trump labeled demonstrators as violent mobs, directed cabinet officers to act decisively, and Defense Secretary Hegseth threatened to mobilize active-duty Marines if unrest continued.
- The events reveal a tense power struggle highlighting disputed legal authority and raise concerns about militarized responses supplanting constitutional law enforcement in US cities.
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Protest regroups near Disneyland after unlawful assembly declared in Anaheim
Anti-ICE protesters regrouped and began setting off fireworks in a neighborhood near Disneyland after an unlawful assembly was declared in Anaheim Thursday night. The fourth day of demonstrations in Orange County began peacefully outside Angel Stadium, but the scene changed as law enforcement tried to disperse the crowd around 8 p.m. Some of those in the group made their way to a residential neighborhood near Disneyland, where they began setting…
Prosecutors Warn Some Rioters Could Face Long Prison Sentences
Some protesters in downtown Los Angeles, who crossed the line from peacefully demonstrating to being charged with criminal offenses, are facing felony charges with penalties ranging from fines and a few years to a decade in prison, according to federal and district prosecutors. U.S. Attorney for California’s Central District, Bill Essayli, said at a June 11 press conference that criminal charges have been filed against L.A. and Orange County res…
L.A. D.A. Announces Charges in Immigration Protests
YouTube @ KTLA 5 The Los Angeles County District Attorney says the office will be filing charges against those who engage in criminal acts during anti-ICE demonstrations. At least eight people have been charged with various acts, from throwing objects at police, such as rocks, bottles and fireworks, to vandalism and looting. D.A. Nathan Hochman says if people want to hurl insults at officers, he’ll protect that, but if people hurl objects, he’ll…
What you should know about the protests against Trump's immigration offensive in Los Angeles and other cities. Keys to the protests against Trump's immigration offensive was first published on Link Latino NC. Keys to the protests against Trump's immigration offensive was first posted on June 12, 2025 at 8:57 am.©2024 "Link Latino NC". Use of this feed is for non-commercial staff use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, …
DA Announces Charges Against Eight in Connection With Immigration Protests
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman Wednesday announced charges against eight people who allegedly committed crimes during immigration protests in downtown Los Angeles, with authorities warning that others who engaged in illegal conduct will be tracked down and prosecuted. The county’s top prosecutor told reporters that his office will “fiercely protect” the public’s right to peacefully assemble and engage in First Amendment-prot…
No state has more immigrants than California, they live mainly in coastal cities like Los Angeles. The raids of the migration police shock and anger the Angelinos. They see the blame for the recent escalations clearly with the federal government.
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