LA Erupts: National Guard Clash with Protesters, Hundreds Arrested

Los Angeles Protests Escalate After Trump Deploys National Guard: Hundreds Arrested Amid Anti-Immigration Demonstrations. Los Angeles became the scene of intense protests on June 8th, 2025, escalating into violent clashes after the arrival of 2,000 National Guard troops. Eyewitnesses reported seeing burning cars and a chaotic atmosphere. "It was like a warzone," said one protester, who asked not to be identified. The protests, which had been ongoing for several days, were directed against the Trump administration's anti-immigration policies. The deployment of the National Guard, ordered by Donald Trump, was intended to quell the demonstrations. However, the increased military presence only seemed to further inflame tensions. At least one hundred protesters were reportedly arrested. The situation highlights the deep divisions within the United States on issues of immigration and the role of law enforcement.