What to know about the Los Angeles immigration protests after citywide ICE operations

Protests erupted in Los Angeles on Saturday following mass arrests during recent ICE operations, prompting President Trump to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops to the area. The unrest began after ICE executed search warrants, leading to the detention of 118 immigrants, including individuals linked to criminal organizations, resulting in demonstrations calling for their release. Trump criticized local leaders for their handling of the situation and justified the federal intervention, emphasizing the need to support law enforcement against what he termed “riots and looters.”