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Protests Intensify In Los Angeles As Trump Deploys National Guard To Control Riots | N18G

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a federal crackdown in Los Angeles as protests over immigration raids entered their fourth day. Calling the situation a “migrant invasion,” Trump deployed National Guard troops and warned of mass deportations. He accused illegal migrants and violent mobs of attacking federal agents to disrupt deportation operations. Trump tasked top officials, including the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Defense, to take decisive action to “liberate” the city. On Sunday, 300 National Guard troops were stationed at key locations, including the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building, where detainees from recent raids were being held. Authorities used pepper spray, tear gas, batons, and flash-bang grenades to disperse demonstrators, some of whom blocked major roadways. The protests underscore deep tensions between Trump’s hardline immigration policies and the Democratic leadership of Los Angeles, a city with a large immigrant population. Trump vowed that order would be restored and illegals expelled.

first published: Jun 9, 2025 10:16 am