LA Erupts in Protest After Immigration Raids: Trump Deploys National Guard

Los Angeles erupts in protest following immigration raids. Paramount, California, was the scene of intense clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement. The protests, sparked by recent immigration raids, escalated into violent confrontations lasting several hours. Footage shows burning vehicles and the use of tear gas. President Donald Trump responded by deploying 2,000 National Guardsmen, a decision met with criticism from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who called it an inflammatory action. "This will only serve as inflammatory," Newsom stated. One protester, holding a sign reading "#FreeDavidHuerta #ReleaseOurGente," expressed outrage at the raids, stating, "They're breaking apart families." The situation highlights the tensions surrounding immigration in California, which is home to an estimated 10 million undocumented immigrants, with about a third residing in Los Angeles County. The deployment of the National Guard raises concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict. The situation remains tense.