Summary
Violent protests erupted in Los Angeles on June 8, 2025, following federal immigration operations, leading President Trump to deploy National Guard troops to restore order despite opposition from state leadership. Demonstrators set vehicles ablaze, clashed with police using rocks and fireworks, and caused injuries, including to a British photographer struck by a rubber bullet. As police declared an unlawful assembly and began making arrests, tensions remained high, with Trump urging swift action against masked protesters.
