Paramount Protest Turns Violent: Clashes Erupt Between Demonstrators and Authorities

Paramount Protest Turns Violent: Clashes Erupt Between Demonstrators and Authorities Paramount, CA – Tensions boiled over at an immigration protest in Paramount, California, on June 7th, 2025, resulting in violent confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement. The protest, which drew a large crowd, quickly escalated as protesters hurled rocks and cement at Border Patrol vehicles. In response, authorities deployed tear gas, flash-bang explosives, and pepper balls to disperse the crowd. Paramount Mayor Peggy Lemons expressed concern about the situation, stating, "It's a conflict of emotions that have been going on for a long time. What's happening in all the cities around us, and now it's come to our door." She also acknowledged the actions of both sides, saying, "I appreciate authorities doing their job, but I also appreciate the people who are at this point, they're just frightened." Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Captain Robert Luna offered a different perspective. He explained that less-lethal munitions were deployed by federal agents "because they were under attack." Captain Luna emphasized that the attacks on law enforcement were "100% unacceptable." The incident serves as a stark reminder of the deep divisions surrounding immigration in the United States and the challenges of maintaining order during emotionally charged protests. The city of Paramount is now working to de-escalate the situation and find a peaceful resolution.