LA Erupts: ICE Raids Trigger Violent Clashes, National Guard Deployed

Los Angeles erupts in protest as ICE raids spark clashes with law enforcement. The city witnessed a second day of intense demonstrations on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, following Friday night's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations that led to the arrest of at least 44 individuals for immigration violations. The protests turned confrontational as law enforcement used tear gas to disperse crowds. "It was chaotic," said one eyewitness, who declined to be identified, describing the scene as "a cloud of smoke and people running." Adding fuel to the fire, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that 2,000 National Guard troops would be deployed to "restore order and apprehend violent protesters." The Department of Homeland Security reported that approximately 1,000 rioters surrounded a federal law enforcement building, assaulting ICE officers, slashing tires, and defacing buildings. The events highlight the ongoing debate surrounding immigration policies and the strong reactions they evoke.