LA ICE Raid Protests Turn Violent: Clashes, Dozens Arrested

Los Angeles ICE Raid Protests Turn Violent: Protestors Clash with Police, Dozens Arrested Los Angeles, CA – Tensions escalated on June 7th, 2025, as demonstrations against recent ICE raids in Los Angeles turned violent. Hundreds of protestors gathered to voice their opposition to the raids, but the situation quickly devolved into clashes with law enforcement. The video footage shows protestors hurling objects at lines of police officers. In response, police deployed tear gas and pepper spray to disperse the crowd. The chaotic scenes unfolded near a government building, the location of the ICE raids, and involved a significant number of protestors and officers. "These tactics sow terror in our communities and disrupt basic principles of safety in our city," said L.A. Mayor Karen Bass in a statement on X. "We will not stand for this." Dozens of people were arrested during the course of the demonstrations. The arrests and the violent clashes highlight the deep divisions surrounding immigration enforcement in Los Angeles and the country as a whole. While the protests began peacefully, the escalation to violence raises concerns about the safety of both protestors and law enforcement officials. The city is working to de-escalate tensions and ensure public safety in the aftermath of this event.