LA ICE Protests: Violent Clashes, Freeway Shutdown, National Guard Deployed

Los Angeles ICE Protests Turn Violent: National Guard Deployed Amid Freeway Shutdown Los Angeles, CA – Tensions escalated sharply today during a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations near the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles. Hundreds of demonstrators clashed with the National Guard and local police, resulting in several arrests and significant traffic disruption. Video footage shows protesters throwing objects and engaging in physical altercations with law enforcement. The protest quickly spilled onto a nearby freeway, bringing traffic to a complete standstill for hours. One eyewitness, Maria Garcia, stated, "It was chaos. People were screaming, pushing, and shoving. I've never seen anything like it." In response to the escalating violence, President Trump ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles to restore order and quell the protests. The deployment marks a significant escalation in the response to the ongoing ICE demonstrations. The situation remains tense, with authorities urging calm and calling for peaceful resolution. The long-term impact of today's events on the ICE protests and the city of Los Angeles remains to be seen.