LA Immigration Protests: National Guard Deployment Sparks Outrage

Los Angeles Immigration Protests Turn Tense as National Guard Deployed Los Angeles, CA – June 10, 2025 – Tensions flared in downtown Los Angeles today as protests erupted following recent immigration raids. Demonstrators, many of whom were first and second-generation immigrants, voiced their outrage at the presence of National Guard troops deployed to the area. The protests, which took place near a federal building, involved confrontations with law enforcement and the use of crowd control measures such as flashbangs and tear gas. One young woman, Brianna, whose father was recently deported, shared her emotional experience. "My father got deported two days ago," she said, visibly upset. "I'm here protesting for him and for my uncles, who were also deported. I stand here today for my family to get freedom for everyone else who was affected." The Mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, expressed her disapproval of the National Guard's deployment, stating, "We didn't need the National Guard. Why on earth? What are they going to do? They are guarding two buildings. So they need Marines on top of it? I don't understand that. That's why I feel like we are part of an experiment." The deployment of the National Guard and the intensity of the protests highlight the ongoing debate surrounding immigration policy and its impact on communities. The events underscore the deep emotional toll on families separated by deportation.