LA Protests Erupt in Violence: 60 Arrested, Newsom to Sue Trump

Los Angeles Protests Turn Violent: 60 Arrested, Governor Newsom Vows Lawsuit Against Trump Los Angeles, CA – Tensions boiled over in Los Angeles on Sunday evening, June 8, 2025, as protests against recent immigration raids turned violent. The unrest, centered in the city's Financial District, resulted in approximately 60 arrests, including several juveniles, and left two police officers injured. The chaos prompted a swift response from authorities, and parts of downtown were declared unlawful assembly zones. Adding fuel to the fire, a tweet from the Department of Homeland Security stated, "The riots in Los Angeles are the natural consequence of politicians vilifying our ICE law enforcement—comparing them to the Nazi Gestapo—igniting these riots." This statement further inflamed the situation. California Governor Gavin Newsom, in an exclusive interview with NBC, condemned the deployment of the National Guard, calling it an overreach of presidential authority. "It's time for you to be a commander in chief of the United States of America," Newsom stated, "and I will have your back if you want to work in a relationship of trust and truth in the spirit of our Founding Fathers. But you come after poor kids, you come after families, we will do everything in our power to stand up and stand in your way." Newsom plans to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration to challenge the deployment. Meanwhile, in San Francisco, a show of solidarity with the Los Angeles protesters took place outside an ICE office. The demonstration, however, also led to confrontations with police, with some protesters spray-painting the building and attempting to damage property. Around 60 individuals were arrested in San Francisco as well. Further protests are planned in the Bay Area today, underscoring the ongoing tension and the deep divisions surrounding immigration policy.