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Los Angeles Police Department chief Jim McDonnell said on Monday that the LAPD still has not received any formal notification that the Marines are being deployed in L.A.
U.S. Special Operations Command North said Monday night that it had activated approximately 700 Marines with the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, and 1st Marine Divisions. In it's statement, Command North said the units will "seamlessly integrate" with other military forces protecting the area.
But McDonnell said that the arrival of hundreds of Marines, "absent clear coordination, presents a significant logistical and operational challenge for those of us charged with safeguarding this city."
The police chief, who said that the LAPD had decades of experience managing large-scale public demonstrations without military intervention, urged "open and continuous lines of communication" between all agencies to "prevent confusion, avoid escalation, and ensure a coordinated, lawful, and orderly response during this critical time."
What to know:
- Trump deployed around 2,000 National Guard members to the protests in L.A. over the weekend.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom shared images of the "forced to sleep on the floor, piled on top of one another" while the San Francisco Chronicle quoted a source connected with the mobilization as saying the deployment was "wildly underprepared"."
- Now, 700 Marines are being deployed in the city, while Newsom reports that a further 2,000 Guardsmen are being deployed.
- Trump invoked Title 10 to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles, without Governor Newsom's request, raising legal and political questions.
- The move follows a weekend of escalating tensions as protests against the immigration raids continue. Police have been seen using batons and rubber bullets on demonstrators.
What you missed:
- Trump calls in troops: "ARREST THE PEOPLE IN FACE MASKS, NOW!"
- Newsom, Bass accuse Trump of fanning flames
- Governor calls Trump "stone-cold liar" over National Guard
- Looting breaks out in LA
- Cop vehicles attacked, damaged
- LA map shows where clashes happening
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Jun 09, 2025 at 08:04 PM EDT
Newsom slams Trump for deploying more troops when first ‘didn’t have food, water funds’
Governor Gavin Newsom has criticized President Donald Trump for deploying a further 2,000 National Guard troops to L.A., when he says the first mobilization were not provided with water, food, or anywhere to sleep.
"I was just informed Trump is deploying another 2,000 Guard troops to L.A. The first 2,000? Given no food or water," Newsom said in a post on X.
"Only approx. 300 are deployed — the rest are sitting, unused, in federal buildings without orders. This isn't about public safety. It's about stroking a dangerous President's ego. This is Reckless. Pointless. And Disrespectful to our troops."
Jun 09, 2025 at 07:45 PM EDT
California lawsuit accuses Trump of ‘unprecedented power grab’ in LA
On Monday, California filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its order to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles without Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom's approval.
The move has sharply escalated tensions between the federal government and the Democratic-led state amid the ongoing ICE protests in southern California.
The lawsuit states, "President Trump has repeatedly invoked emergency powers to exceed the bounds of lawful executive authority. On Saturday, June 7, he used a protest that local authorities had under control to make another unprecedented power grab, this time at the cost of the sovereignty of the State of California and in disregard of the authority and role of the Governor as commander-in-chief of the State's National Guard."
Jun 09, 2025 at 07:37 PM EDT
Armed National Guard face off with protesters
National Guard members, armed with guns with rubber bullets and pepper balls, are facing off with protesters in Los Angeles.
CNN reports that tensions between the Guard and demonstrators escalated after a water bottle was thrown at a member.
In response, the National Guard have lined the steps of a building, with shields and weapons.
Jun 09, 2025 at 07:28 PM EDT
LAPD chief says he’s had no formal notification about Marines deployment, poses ‘significant challenge’
Los Angeles Police Department chief Jim McDonnell said that the LAPD still has not received any formal notification that the Marines are being deployed in their city.
U.S. Special Operations Command North said Monday night that it had activated approximately 700 Marines with the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, and 1st Marine Divisions.
In it's statement, Command North said the units will "seamlessly integrate" with other military forces protecting the area.
But McDonnell said that the arrival of hundreds of Marines, "absent clear coordination - presents a significant logistical and operational challenge for those of us charged with safeguarding this city."
"Los Angeles Police Department, alongside our mutual aid partners, have decades of experience managing large-scale public demonstrations, and we remain confident in our ability to do so professionally and effectively," he said.
The police chief urged "open and continuous lines of communication" between all agencies to "prevent confusion, avoid escalation, and ensure a coordinated, lawful, and orderly response during this critical time."
Jun 09, 2025 at 07:10 PM EDT
Hillary Clinton weighs in on Trump’s deployment of military in California
Hillary Clinton has weighed in on President Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard in California.
"California Governor Newsom didn't request the National Guard be deployed to his state following peaceful demonstrations. Trump sent them anyway," the former first lady wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
"It's the first time in 60 years a president has made that choice. Trump's goal isn't to keep Californians safe. His goal is to cause chaos, because chaos is good for Trump," he added.
Jun 09, 2025 at 06:59 PM EDT
NYC Mayor Adams says LA style-riots in his city ‘will not be tolerated’
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has warned that a repeat of the Los Angeles protests in his city "will not be tolerated."
Speaking in a livestream address from Gracie Mansion, Adams said he understood that protesters were "angry' but called the "escalation of protests in Los Angeles over the last couple of days is unacceptable and will not be tolerated if attempted in our city."
Jun 09, 2025 at 06:44 PM EDT
Newsom shares photos of troops forced to sleep on the floor
California Governor Gavin Newsom has shared images of National Guard troops "forced to sleep on the floor, piled on top of one another."
The images, from the San Francisco Chronicle, show troops packed tightly together in what appears to be a loading dock or potentially the basement of a federal building.
The Chronicle, quoting a source involved in the mobilization, said that the deployment was "wildly underprepared" and that the troops arrived without federal funding for food, water, equipment or anywhere to stay. They added that state officials and the California National Guard were not to blame.
In his X post, Newsom takes aim at Trump, who suggested Californians were treating the National Guard with "disrespect."
"President Donald Trump sent your troops here without fuel, food, water or a place to sleep," Newsom wrote.
"Here they are — being forced to sleep on the floor, piled on top of one another. If anyone is treating our troops disrespectfully, it is you@realDonaldTrump."
Jun 09, 2025 at 06:25 PM EDT
Pelosi brands Trump’s arrest threats the ‘hallmark of authoritarianism’
Rep. Nancy Pelosi has slammed President Donald Trump's suggestions that border czar Tom Homan should arrest California Governor Gavin Newsom.
"The Trump Administration's escalation and provocation in California inflames tensions and incites violence," Pelosi said in a post on X. "Now, the President of the United States said he would arrest a sitting American governor just for disagreeing with these actions.
"This is a hallmark of authoritarianism on the road to tyranny – and all Americans should be shocked and appalled by the President's blatant disregard for our Constitutional system," she added.
"The American people must be able to exercise their Constitutional right to lawfully and peacefully protest. It is essential that we shine a bright light on the unlawful tactics of the Trump Administration so that freedom of speech prevails."
Jun 09, 2025 at 06:12 PM EDT
WATCH: California sues Trump for deploying National Guard in LA
Jun 09, 2025 at 06:08 PM EDT
Democratic lawmaker admits she came to the US ‘illegally’
Minnesota State Representative Kaohly Vang Her said on Monday that her family immigrated to the United States following the Vietnam War, and she is residing in the country without legal immigration status.
Jun 09, 2025 at 05:54 PM EDT
Sen. Tuberville backs Trump’s calls to arrest Newsom
Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville has backed President Donald Trump's calls to arrest California Governor Gavin Newsom.
"Lock him up," said Tuberville, of Alabama, echoing the common MAGA chant that was used for Hillary Clinton.
"L.A. looks like a third world country—anarchists are in charge, law enforcement is being attacked, and the rule of law is nonexistent," he added.
Newsom responded to Tuberville by pointing out his state of Alabama was ranked far lower than California for serious crime.
"Alabama has 3X the homicide rate of California. Its murder rate is ranked third in the entire country. Stick to football, bro," he said in a post on X.
Jun 09, 2025 at 05:44 PM EDT
California union leader David Huerta is released from custody
California union leader David Huerta has been released from custody on a $50,000 bond after his arrest during the Los Angeles U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids protest.
Huerta, the president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) California and SEIU-United Service Workers West's president, was injured and detained by federal agents during the raids in downtown Los Angeles on Friday.
Reports say Huerta was observing and documenting ICE operations when he was allegedly pushed to the ground by federal agents, resulting in a head injury.
ABC News said, at one point, a scuffle broke out involving federal agents, during which Huerta appeared to be pushed and struck his head. In one video, a federal agent is seen pushing him while his hands are at his hips, causing him to fall to the ground.
Huerta was hospitalized for treatment and later transferred to the Metropolitan Detention Center, where he remained in custody, the Los Angeles Times said.
Jun 09, 2025 at 05:34 PM EDT
How one LA restaurant opened its doors to injured police during protests
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A Salvadoran restaurant in Los Angeles opened its doors to police officers injured in escalating protests against the deportation of illegal immigrants over the weekend.
Pupuseria La Ceiba workers were seen on ABC 7 footage tending to deputies who appeared to be hit with tear gas in Compton.
Newsweek reached out to the restaurant and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for comment via email Monday afternoon.
Compton was one of the neighborhoods hit by violent clashes as protestors demonstrating against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids targeted federal agents carrying out immigration raids as part of President Trump's mass deportation policy.
Read in full from Dan Gooding on Newsweek.
Jun 09, 2025 at 05:23 PM EDT
WATCH: Trump thanks ‘wonderful’ National Guard deployed to LA
Jun 09, 2025 at 05:11 PM EDT
Trump says ‘crime’ Newsom should be arrested for is ‘running for governor’
President Donald Trump told reporters what "crime" he feels Gavin Newsom has committed after he suggested the California Governor should be arrested.
Earlier on Monday, Trump responded to Newsom's dare to "arrest" him over his response to the ongoing protests against raids by Los Angeles Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
"I would do it, if I were Tom," Trump said, referring to border czar, Tom Homan. . "It would be great."
During an Invest America roundtable event at the White House on Monday afternoon, Trump was asked what crime he believed Newsom had committed that would warrant his arrest.
"I think his primary crime is running for governor because he's done such a bad job," Trump responded.
"What he's done to that state is like what Biden's done to this country."
Jun 09, 2025 at 05:03 PM EDT
Around 700 Marines deployed to assist National Guard in LA protests: Report
Around 700 U.S. Marine Corps troops have been deployed in Los Angeles as the protests stretches into its fourth day, NBC News reports.
The Marines have been mobilized from the U.S. Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, in Twentynine Palms, U.S. Department of Defense officials told the media outlet.
They will assist the National Guard and local law enforcement during the protests, focusing on self defense, defense of federal property and defense of federal personnel.
Jun 09, 2025 at 04:45 PM EDT
‘If they spit, we will hit,’ says Trump about LA protests
President Donald Trump has warned of potential violence for some of the Los Angeles ICE protesters.
"If they spit, we will hit," Trump said in a post on his Truth Social social media platform, adding that, "the Insurrectionists have a tendency to spit in the face of the National Guardsmen/women, and others.
"These Patriots are told to accept this, it's just the way life runs. But not in the Trump Administration.
"IF THEY SPIT, WE WILL HIT, and I promise you they will be hit harder than they have ever been hit before. Such disrespect will not be tolerated!"
Jun 09, 2025 at 04:31 PM EDT
Donald Trump weighs in on ‘civil war’ concerns
On Monday, President Donald Trump was asked about Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom's remarks that his Republican administration wants "civil war on the streets" amid ongoing protests against raids by Los Angeles Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The president was asked by a reporter, "What do you make of the fact that [Newsom] says you want a civil war?"
Trump responded, "No, it's the opposite. I don't want a civil war. Civil war would happen if you left it to people like him."
Jun 09, 2025 at 04:27 PM EDT
Trump admin may send more military to LA amid ICE protests—prosecutor
The top federal prosecutor for Los Angeles said on Monday that more military and federal resources could be sent to the city if protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continue.
Bill Essayli, U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, told Fox News' Bill Melugin about the plans earlier on Monday, after a weekend of violent clashes across the city.
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Melugin said he asked Essayli if the "riots" would keep the federal government from stopping its immigration enforcement. The Fox News reporter said Essayli told him that the "riots" could have the opposite effect and lead to even more military deployment to southern California.
Nothing will stop federal immigration operations, Essayli reportedly told Melugin.
Newsweek reached out to Essayli's office for further comment Monday afternoon via email.
Read in full from Dan Gooding and Gabe Whisnant on Newsweek.
Jun 09, 2025 at 04:12 PM EDT
WATCH: Trump says Tom Homan arresting Newsom would be a ‘great thing’
Jun 09, 2025 at 04:02 PM EDT
California to sue Trump over ‘illegal’ National Guard deployment
California officials said Monday they will sue Trump over what they call the unlawful federalization of the state's National Guard, calling the move an attack on state sovereignty amid growing immigration protests in Los Angeles.
Gov. Gavin Newsom condemned the deployment of troops as "illegal and immoral." Attorney General Rob Bonta said the state would seek a restraining order to block it. Rescind the order. Return control to California," Newsom posted on X.
By midday Monday, roughly 1,000 Guard members were already stationed in Los Angeles under federal orders. Officials expect the full 2,000 authorized by Trump to be deployed by the end of the day.
The White House has claimed the action was necessary to protect the city, with Trump saying L.A. would have been "completely obliterated" without it. But critics argue the move sets a dangerous precedent. "This is a day I hoped I would never see in America," Newsom wrote after Trump said he would support arresting the governor.
The streets of Los Angeles remained tense but calm early Monday, still recovering from clashes over the weekend. Over 100 immigrants have been detained in recent raids, along with dozens of protesters, including a union leader accused of impeding federal agents.
Local officials warn the situation could escalate. "It's just a recipe for pandemonium," said L.A. Mayor Karen Bass. ICE has defended its actions, saying it is targeting immigrants with criminal convictions and remains ready to arrest those who interfere.
Jun 09, 2025 at 03:46 PM EDT
Vance tells Newsom to ‘do your job’ amid Guard deployment clash
Vice President JD Vance weighed in on California's legal challenge to President Trump's deployment of the National Guard, telling Governor Gavin Newsom to "do your job."
Vance's post on X included a clip of Newsom on MSNBC, where the governor dared Trump's border czar Tom Homan to follow through on threats of arrest. "Do your job. That's all we're asking," Vance wrote alongside the video.
Newsom had condemned Trump's comments earlier, calling them "an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism."
Jun 09, 2025 at 03:33 PM EDT
Bonta says LAPD, sheriff’s department ready without National Guard
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Monday that law enforcement agencies in Los Angeles are fully equipped to handle protests without needing National Guard deployment.
"Law enforcement, like the biggest sheriff's department in the nation and the third-largest police department in the nation, are completely prepared," Bonta said during remarks, adding that mutual aid from nearby agencies remains available.
Bonta emphasized that National Guard support should only be considered if local and regional resources are fully exhausted and that the decision should rest with the governor, not the president.
Jun 09, 2025 at 03:20 PM EDT
How Elon Musk is responding to LA riots during feud with Donald Trump
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Elon Musk shared comments made by President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance related to the Los Angeles riots during his ongoing public feud with Trump over the "One Big Beautiful Bill" proposal.
On Sunday, Musk shared a Truth Social post by Trump on X criticizing California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
"Governor Gavin Newscum and 'Mayor' Bass should apologize to the people of Los Angeles for the absolutely horrible job that they have done, and this now includes the ongoing L.A. riots," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "These are not protesters, they are troublemakers and insurrectionists."
Protests broke out in Los Angeles over the weekend following reports that detainees were being held in the basement of a federal building. ICE denied these allegations, with a spokesperson previously telling Newsweek the agency "categorically refutes the assertions made by immigration activists in Los Angeles."
The Trump administration has conducted numerous ICE raids, some of which have swept up individuals with proper documentation.
Trump deployed National Guard troops to Los Angeles following violence toward law enforcement officials.
Read the full story by Jenna Sundel on Newsweek.
Jun 09, 2025 at 03:07 PM EDT
‘No Kings’ protests surge after Trump deploys National Guard
More than 100 new demonstrations have been added to a nationwide protest planned for Saturday, following Trump's deployment of the National Guard in California, organizers say.
The June 14 mobilization, dubbed "No Kings," now includes over 1,800 protest sites across the U.S., stretching from major cities to rural towns. Organizers say the protest aims to counter what they describe as growing authoritarianism and abuse of power.
The organizing coalition said in a statement, "The No Kings mobilizations on June 14 were already planned as a peaceful stand against authoritarian overreach. "This military escalation only confirms what we've known: this government wants to rule by force, not serve the people."
The protests are scheduled to coincide with Trump's planned military parade in Washington, D.C. Organizers have ramped up training and logistics support in response to the surge in participation.
Jun 09, 2025 at 02:54 PM EDT
California attorney general to sue over Trump’s federalization of Guard
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Monday that the state will file a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's decision to federalize the California National Guard during protests in Los Angeles.
During a news conference, Bonta called the move an "unlawful action" and said the state is seeking a federal court to overturn the decision. The lawsuit follows days of unrest in Los Angeles after federal immigration raids sparked widespread demonstrations.
Bonta said the federalization bypassed the consent of Governor Gavin Newsom and violated state sovereignty.
Jun 09, 2025 at 02:42 PM EDT
Newsom responds to Trump’s arrest comment: ‘A line we cannot cross’
California Governor Gavin Newsom has condemned former President Donald Trump's remarks suggesting he should be arrested, calling the statement a dangerous threat to democracy.
"This is a line we cannot cross as a nation," Newsom posted on X. "This is an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism."
Jun 09, 2025 at 02:29 PM EDT
AFT condemns Trump administration crackdown on protesters
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) sharply criticized the Trump administration following the deployment of the National Guard and arrests of activists during immigration protests in Los Angeles.
"This illegal, heavy-handed, and unnecessary crackdown on peaceful protesters is a trumped-up excuse to manufacture a spectacle and stoke further tensions," AFT President Randi Weingarten said in a statement Monday.
Weingarten accused the administration of provoking conflict and scapegoating immigrants, calling the Guard's deployment an intimidation tactic. "This is Trump wanting to be king," she said. "Today, that means not brutalizing immigrant workers advocating for themselves and their families."
Jun 09, 2025 at 02:19 PM EDT
More than 140 arrests made at San Francisco protests
San Francisco Interim Police Chief Paul Yep said about 148 people were arrested during the city's protests on Sunday.
At least six juveniles were arrested at the demonstrations.
Yep said, during a Monday presser, that what had begin as first amendment activity, had "turned into violence and property destruction."
"Individuals are always free to to exercise their constitutional rights. But let's be clear violence and priority destruction will never be tolerated in San Francisco," he added.
Jun 09, 2025 at 02:16 PM EDT
Protesters removed from Trump Tower by NYPD; arrests made
The NYPD Strategic Response Group was called to Trump Tower on Monday to remove a group of protesters who had entered the building and refused to leave.
Video from outside the tower shows several individuals being detained and escorted away by police. The department confirmed that arrests were made, though the number remains unclear.
No footage is currently available from inside the building, but sources say videos may emerge in the coming hours. The protest appears tied to ongoing demonstrations over immigration enforcement actions nationwide.
Jun 09, 2025 at 02:03 PM EDT
Labor leaders rally outside FBI HQ over immigration raids, National Guard deployment
Labor leaders and immigration advocates gathered outside the FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Monday to protest the Trump administration's immigration crackdowns and recent deployment of the National Guard in California.
Protesters called for the release of David Huerta, a prominent union leader who was detained during an ICE raid in Los Angeles and reportedly injured in a confrontation with federal agents. The crowd chanted "Free David" and held signs bearing his image.
Speakers from unions and immigrant rights groups demanded an end to ICE raids and the detention of undocumented migrants. Among them was Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), who used a megaphone to denounce the administration's actions. "We are here to say, 'End the ICE raids,'" she said. "We are here to stand up for our protected constitutional rights to free speech."
Some attendees declined to speak to the press. "I don't want the feds to have my name," one rallygoer told CNN.
Jun 09, 2025 at 01:47 PM EDT
Legal analysts weigh in on Trump’s National Guard deployment to California
Legal experts weighed in about whether President Donald Trump has the legal authority to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles as California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a lawsuit challenging the administration's latest move.
Trump, over the weekend, federalized the California National Guard using Title 10 authority, which allows him to presume the top of the chain of command under certain circumstances. He sent 2,000 National Guard troops into downtown Los Angeles, where protests escalated over the weekend as groups shut down parts of the 101 Freeway and clashed with law enforcement officers who responded with tear gas and flash bangs.
The White House wrote that Trump decided to do so because the protests "directly inhibit the execution of the laws" and "constitute a form of rebellion."
Title 10 authority allows a president to federalize a state's national guard whenever there is a foreign invasion, a rebellion against the authority of the U.S., or when a president is unable to execute the laws of the U.S., former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani told Newsweek.
Read in full from Andrew Stanton on Newsweek.
Jun 09, 2025 at 01:37 PM EDT
Elon Musk reacts to LA protests amid feud with Trump
Despite his high profile feud with Donald Trump, Elon Musk found some common ground with the president over his criticism of the Los Angeles ICE protests.
On Sunday, Musk shared a Truth Social post by Trump on X criticizing California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
"Governor Gavin Newscum and 'Mayor' Bass should apologize to the people of Los Angeles for the absolutely horrible job that they have done, and this now includes the ongoing L.A. riots," Trump wrote on Truth Social, in a post Musk then shared on X. "These are not protesters, they are troublemakers and insurrectionists."
Musk also showed support after Vance shared another Truth Social post made by Trump on X.
"A once great American city, Los Angeles, has been invaded and occupied by Illegal Aliens and Criminals," Trump wrote. "Now violent, insurrectionist mobs are swarming and attacking our Federal Agents to try and stop our deportation operations—But these lawless riots only strengthen our resolve."
In Vance's repost of the comments, he added, "This moment calls for decisive leadership. The president will not tolerate rioting and violence."
Musk shared both Vance and Trump's comments with two American flag emojis.
The Tesla CEO also shared a photo purporting to be of a protester waving a flag, with the comment, "This is not ok."
Jun 09, 2025 at 01:01 PM EDT
Trump says he ‘would’ arrest Newsom
Trump said he "would" arrest Newsom if he were Tom Homan.
Jun 09, 2025 at 12:55 PM EDT
BET Awards to proceed Monday despite ongoing LA immigration protests
Organizers of the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards confirmed the event will go as planned Monday night in Los Angeles amid continuing protests against immigration raids.
A spokesperson for BET told CNN the network is committed to the safety of guests and staff and is closely coordinating with the Los Angeles Police Department while monitoring the situation.
The awards ceremony is scheduled for 5 p.m. PT at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles, blocks away from protest areas.
Jun 09, 2025 at 12:43 PM EDT
Celebrities react to LA riots
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Celebrities including Lisa Rinna, Halle Berry and Mark Ruffalo have been sharing their reactions to the Los Angeles riots on social media.
Protests erupted in the California city beginning on Friday following federal immigration raids from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops further heightened tensions.
Hollywood rarely stays silent when it comes to current events—like the Los Angeles wildfires, TikTok ban and Trump's 2024 election win.
Now, stars are taking to social media platforms like Instagram to voice their opinions on the L.A. riots.
On Sunday, Finneas O'Connell—the brother of nine-time Grammy Award winner Billie Eilish—said he was tear-gassed at the Los Angeles protests.
"Tear gassed almost immediately at the very peaceful protest downtown—they're inciting this," the singer-songwriter wrote via his Instagram Stories, adding: "F*** ICE."
On Truth Social on Monday, Trump spoke out about the riots: "Looking really bad in L.A. BRING IN THE TROOPS!!!"
Read the full story by Magan Cartwright on Newsweek.
Jun 09, 2025 at 12:30 PM EDT
Trump official responds to Newsom’s dare to arrest him
President Donald Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, responded Monday to Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom's dare to "arrest" him over his response to the ongoing Los Angeles ICE protests.
"Trump's border czar is threatening to arrest me for speaking out. Come and get me, tough guy. I don't give a damn," Newsom vowed in a post on X. "It won't stop me from standing up for California."
Homan responded on Monday morning in an appearance on Fox News, saying in part, "No one is above the law. If they cross the line, if they commit a crime-- absolutely they can [be arrested] ... All you hear is ICE being racists, being Nazis and Governor Newsom feeds that."
Read the full story by Gabe Whisnant on Newsweek.
Jun 09, 2025 at 12:15 PM EDT
Treasury secretary ties LA riots to economic cost, urges passage of border bill
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday linked the recent violent protests in Los Angeles to economic consequences, citing the destruction of expensive federal property as a reason to pass President Trump's proposed immigration legislation.
"Border security is economic security," Bessent posted on X. "The cost of hardware alone on these autonomous vehicles is estimated to be ~$97,000. Multiple have been set ablaze. All to the jeers of masked men waving foreign flags."
Bessent urged Congress to pass Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," which he said would finish the construction of the southern border wall and fund 10,000 new ICE agents, 5,000 customs officers, and 3,000 Border Patrol agents.
He called the bill "key to putting America First" and said the recent unrest shows the urgent need for more vigorous immigration enforcement.
Jun 09, 2025 at 12:02 PM EDT
Senator Katie Britt says Republicans are honoring voter priorities on border and safety
Republican Senator Katie Britt took to X, formerly Twitter, on Monday to reaffirm the Republican Party's stance on border security and public safety amid the Los Angeles protests. In a post on X, Britt said, "Americans made their priorities clear last November: they want a secure border, safe streets, and strong communities."
She criticized Democrats for allegedly disregarding those concerns, adding, "While Democrats ignore the will of the American people, Republicans are honoring it. We stand with American families."
Jun 09, 2025 at 11:51 AM EDT
Ice agents’ mask culture shift risks street violence: Obama ICE chief
A former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is warning that a growing trend of federal officers wearing masks during arrests is potentially dangerous to bystanders, communities, and even the agents themselves.
John Sandweg, who served as acting director of ICE under former President Barack Obama, from August 2013 to February 2014, told Newsweek on Friday that what was once a rare precaution has become a widespread practice that carries serious risks.
Sandweg expressed concerns over the shift in tactics that has become increasingly common in immigration enforcement operations.
He argued that masks create confusion and fear, especially in public settings.
"If you're getting arrested by an officer or agent in a mask, especially if at that point they've not yet identified themselves as a federal officer, it creates a risk of bystanders thinking, rushing in to help, which could create the risk of violence or harm caused to the bystanders," Sandweg explained. The Trump administration has defended the use of masks, citing a sharp rise in threats and violence against ICE agents. According to the Department of Homeland Security, assaults on immigration officers have surged by 413 percent, prompting officials to argue that masks are a necessary measure to protect agents' identities, as well as their families.
The remarks come amid heightened tensions in Los Angeles, a sanctuary city, between federal immigration authorities and local officials over how immigration laws are enforced, the safety of communities, and the role of sanctuary policies. As ICE officers carried out an increasing number of arrests under federal orders, they are facing increasing resistance from protesters and immigrant rights supporters, fueling tense standoffs and public backlash.
Read the full story by Billal Rahman on Newsweek.
Jun 09, 2025 at 11:37 AM EDT
City leaders urge calm as protests over immigration raids continue in Los Angeles
Paramount, California, city manager John Moreno and Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors chair pro tempore Hilda Solis appeared on CNN News Central on Monday, urging protesters to remain peaceful amid ongoing demonstrations over federal immigration raids in the Los Angeles area.
Moreno described the last 24 hours in Paramount as "calm and quiet," crediting the lack of overnight protests and minimal disruption. He acknowledged the presence of National Guard troops near a Department of Homeland Security office but emphasized the city's commitment to free speech, with limits. "When it comes to vandalizing and destroying private property, that's uncalled for," Moreno said. "That will not be tolerated by our L.A. County Sheriff's Department."
Solis said L.A. County had "not ruled out" formally requesting National Guard support if unrest escalates. She urged demonstrators to avoid violence, saying, "We understand people need to express their concern and their emotions... But control them. Don't be disruptive. Don't feed into this narrative that we don't care."
About 50 people have been arrested on Monday in connection with the protests.
Jun 09, 2025 at 11:31 AM EDT
Gavin says his lawsuit will challenge National Guard order on grounds it did not coordinate with governor
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said California will sue the Trump administration on the grounds it did not coordinate with the governor of the state before deploying the National Guard.
Newsom told MSNBC that the president's executive order specifically notes that the Department of Defense "had to coordinate with the governor of the state. They never coordinated with the governor of the state."
The California governor added that Trump had "exacerbated the conditions" through his use of the National Guard, which he called "an illegal act, an immoral act, an unconstitutional act."
Jun 09, 2025 at 11:25 AM EDT
School walk out being promoted on Instagram
The Party for Socialism & Liberation is organizing a student walkout at 11 a.m. PT in protest of the National Guard deployment.
"Tomorrow we continue the fight against ICE. We won't stop till ICE is out. FUERA ICE! NATIONAL GUARD GO AWAY," the group wrote in a post on Instagram.
Jun 09, 2025 at 11:12 AM EDT
Mexico condemns violence in LA protests, calls for fair treatment of detained migrants
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the violence during protests in Los Angeles that led to the arrest of 42 Mexican nationals, urging peaceful demonstrations and fair legal treatment for those detained. "We do not agree with violent actions as a form of protest," she said, referencing incidents such as the burning of police vehicles. "We call on the Mexican community to act peacefully and not fall for provocations."
Sheinbaum said Mexico had activated consular support to ensure detained citizens receive legal counsel and due process. Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente confirmed that four of the 42 detainees had already been deported—two through existing removal orders and two voluntarily. The remaining individuals are being reviewed case by case.
De la Fuente also emphasized that most undocumented Mexicans in the U.S. are long-term residents and contributing members of society. "Almost 95% of the 4.9 million undocumented compatriots have lived there more than five years," he said. "They were working when detained—this must be considered in how they are treated."
Jun 09, 2025 at 11:09 AM EDT
California Republicans react to Donald Trump deploying National Guard
California Republican lawmakers are largely backing President Donald Trump's decision to send the National Guard into Los Angeles amid immigration protests, with Representative Kevin Kiley telling Newsweek that the president chose to "protect federal officers and LA citizens because Governor Newsom has refused to do so."
Representative Kiley responded to Trump's move to call in the National Guard in a statement to Newsweek.
"The acts of violence, lawlessness, and obstruction we are seeing in Los Angeles pose an ongoing risk to public safety," Kiley said. "The President has chosen to protect federal officers and LA citizens because Governor Newsom has refused to do so. I am praying for everyone's safety during this time."
He said ICE officials are looking for "illegal immigrants with criminal convictions and existing deportation orders" and criticized Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for their handling of the situation, accusing them of choosing to "obstruct and interfere with these standard operations."
Read in full from Andrew Stanton on Newsweek.
Jun 09, 2025 at 10:53 AM EDT
Trump’s National Guard deployment in California sparks legal questions over state authority
Trump mobilized the National Guard by invoking Title 10, Section 12406 of the U.S. Code, which permits the federal government to activate the Guard in response to an invasion, rebellion, or when local authorities cannot enforce the law.
The statute allows the president to federalize the Guard but stipulates that orders must be issued through state governors.
However, California Governor Gavin Newsom publicly stated he did not request the National Guard during the deployment, making it the first activation without a governor's request since 1965. During domestic deployments, this raised legal and political questions about federal authority and state sovereignty.
The Posse Comitatus Act of 1978 restricts the use of federal military personnel for domestic law enforcement. As a result, while the National Guard units mobilized by Trump in Los Angeles can support federal agents and secure federal properties, they are prohibited from engaging in direct law enforcement activities such as arresting protestors.
Jun 09, 2025 at 10:41 AM EDT
One in four detained by immigration enforcers within the US has no criminal record: Report
According to the American Immigration Council, one in four individuals detained by President Donald Trump's immigration enforcers within the United States has no criminal record.
In response to an MSNBC interview clip in which border czar Tom Homan acknowledged that not everyone arrested by ICE has a criminal record, senior fellow Reichlin-Melnick said, "Data from the last six years, including 1.5 years of Trump's first term, reveals how this is completely unprecedented. It also helps explain the growing backlash."
Jun 09, 2025 at 10:29 AM EDT
More protests planned in Los Angeles over ICE raids and National Guard presence
Demonstrations are set to continue in Los Angeles today as activists protest recent immigration enforcement actions and the deployment of the National Guard.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) will lead a peaceful rally at noon PT in downtown LA, demanding an end to ICE raids and calling for the release of SEIU California president David Huerta, who was detained and injured during a protest Friday.
Separately, the Party for Socialism & Liberation is organizing a student walkout at 11 a.m. PT to protest both the ICE operations and military presence near the Federal Building.
Jun 09, 2025 at 10:16 AM EDT
IN PICTURES: Protest in LA
Jun 09, 2025 at 10:03 AM EDT
Leavitt: ‘Gavin Newsom did nothing as violent riots erupted’
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom on social media, accusing him of inaction during recent violent protests in Los Angeles.
Jun 09, 2025 at 09:49 AM EDT
Australian reporter hit by non-lethal round during LA protest
An Australian journalist was struck by a nonlethal round while reporting live from downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, as tensions flared between protesters and riot police.
Lauren Tomasi, a correspondent for 9News, was hit in the leg at close range by an officer who raised their weapon while standing behind her. Video of the moment shows Tomasi crying out in pain and clutching her leg as she and her cameraman moved away from the police line.
"You just (expletive) shot the reporter," someone can be heard yelling off-camera.
Tomasi had been covering clashes between officers and demonstrators when the incident occurred. She was not wearing protective gear. Despite the scare, she later confirmed to 9News on Monday that she was safe and unharmed.
Jun 09, 2025 at 09:36 AM EDT
Newsom calls Trump’s National Guard move illegal and reckless
California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Trump's decision to federalize the California National Guard, calling it "illegal" and "immoral" in an interview with Fox News.
"Donald Trump is reckless, he's immoral," Newsom said. "He's taken the illegal and unconstitutional act of federalizing the National Guard, and he's putting lives at risk."
Newsom said Trump bypassed the state's authority and failed to collaborate or establish clear rules of engagement. He warned that the decision has worsened already tense conditions in the state.
Jun 09, 2025 at 09:23 AM EDT
Newsom calls Trump ‘unhinged’
In a tweet, Newsom shared a portion of an interview where he called Trump "unhinged."
"This is serious," he said. "People's lives are at stake. Reputation in this country is at stake. Great American cities and states. This is a preview for things to come. This isn't about LA, per se. It's about us today."
He added: "This guy is unhinged. Donald Trump is unhinged right now. And this is just another proof point of that."
Jun 09, 2025 at 09:07 AM EDT
Mayor of Paramount says city is calm after protests, urges peaceful action
John Moreno, mayor of Paramount, California, said the city has been "calm and quiet" in the last 24 hours following Friday's anti-immigration enforcement protests.
Moreno told CNN there were no protests overnight or on Saturday, but noted the National Guard and their equipment were stationed near the Department of Homeland Security office.
He acknowledged that the presence of National Guard troops in a small community like Paramount could cause "fear and uncertainty" and hoped they would not be needed to assist law enforcement with protesters.
Moreno supported the right to protest but urged participants to keep demonstrations peaceful. He warned that the LA County Sheriff's Department would not tolerate vandalism or disruption of private property.
Jun 09, 2025 at 08:54 AM EDT
LA protest spreading to Vermont: Report
A new protest has surfaced, and it is headed to Vermont tomorrow. The protests are in response to immigration raids being carried out by the Trump administration.
Trump's administration has pledged to carry out the largest mass deportation in U.S. history and has conducted numerous ICE raids, some of which have swept up individuals with proper documentation. The president announced on Saturday evening that he had authorized the mobilization of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles after violence against law enforcement, specifically, ICE agents carrying out deportation raids in the city.
While the raids are following legal directives from federal authorities, protests have erupted amid reports that detainees were being held in the basement of a federal building. ICE denied these allegations, with a spokesperson previously telling Newsweek the agency "categorically refutes the assertions made by immigration activists in Los Angeles."
The clashes highlight deepening conflicts between sanctuary jurisdictions and federal immigration policy, as Trump has implemented sweeping changes through executive orders and utilized the wartime Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to expand deportation authority.
Jun 09, 2025 at 08:41 AM EDT
SEIU California plans Capitol protest after leader’s arrest
The Service Employees International Union of California announced plans to protest at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Monday, following the arrest of its president, David Huerta, The New York Times reported.
Federal agents detained Huerta on Friday during a protest against an immigration raid at a downtown Los Angeles workplace. He was briefly hospitalized for an injury sustained during the incident and is currently in federal custody.
Huerta is expected to be arraigned in court on Monday. The union said the planned demonstration will draw attention to the Trump administration's aggressive and unjust immigration enforcement.
Jun 09, 2025 at 08:27 AM EDT
FBI shifts priorities under Patel, puts violent crime and immigration at top
The FBI is undergoing a significant shift in priorities under Director Kash Patel, who has placed violent crime and immigration enforcement at the top of the bureau's agenda, in line with Trump's law-and-order platform. Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino say the agency is "returning to its roots," as it ramps up efforts to combat gangs, drug trafficking, and illegal immigration.
The bureau's updated mission list now begins with "Crush Violent Crime," a notable departure from its two-decade focus on counterterrorism. The changes coincide with disbanding some national security-focused task forces, a proposed budget cut, and high-level personnel changes.
Critics, including former FBI officials, warn the pivot could leave the U.S. vulnerable to complex foreign threats, particularly from China and Russia. Still, the FBI insists it remains committed to counterterrorism and national security, even as it pursues high-profile immigration and gang cases using expanded definitions of terrorism.
Patel says the agency is simply following Trump's directive. "The FBI has heard those directions," he said, "and we are determined to deliver."
Jun 09, 2025 at 08:14 AM EDT
What are the No Kings protests?
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More "No Kings" protests are planned across the country on June 14, the latest anti-Trump protest organized amid his second term in office.
According to the event's organizers, the "No Kings" protests are a "nationwide day of defiance" to "reject authoritarianism. " Dozens of grassroots groups are organizing the protests nationwide.
Ezra Levin, co-founder of Indivisible, one of those groups, told Newsweek that the goal of the protest is to send a message that the United States "has no kings" amid Trump's military parade in the nation's capital, which coincides with the president's 79th birthday.
"He is planning to roll tanks through the streets of D.C. in celebration of his birthday, and that's the kind of thing you normally wouldn't see in a constitutional republic, certainly not America," Levin said. "It's something you'd see in North Korea or other authoritarian regimes."
The point of the protest isn't just to "show up and be covered," he said.
"This is actually to send a strong message to leaders and institutions who are considering right now whether to capitulate or whether to fight back, and to send a message that this period we are in right now, this period of authoritarian breakthrough, is temporary. And democracy will reassert itself," Levin said.
Read the full story by Andrew Stanton on Newsweek.
Jun 09, 2025 at 07:59 AM EDT
Trump travel ban targeting 12 nations takes effect today
President Donald Trump's latest travel ban, affecting citizens from 12 predominantly African and Middle Eastern countries, took effect Monday, drawing renewed criticism amid ongoing immigration crackdowns.
The ban applies to applicants from Afghanistan, Iran, Haiti, and Somalia, and adds restrictions on travelers from other countries such as Cuba and Venezuela. Individuals with valid visas can still enter the U.S., but new visa applications will be rejected unless they qualify for narrow exemptions.
Unlike Trump's earlier travel bans, this proclamation is more targeted and framed around visa overstay rates and security concerns. Officials say it aims to survive legal challenges that plagued earlier versions.
Critics, including Oxfam America, condemned the policy as discriminatory and harmful to vulnerable populations seeking refuge. Afghan nationals on Special Immigrant Visas are exempt, but advocates say the move undermines years of resettlement work.
No major disruptions were reported at U.S. airports as the ban took effect.
Jun 09, 2025 at 07:45 AM EDT
Iran trolls US over LA riots
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Iran has seized on violent protests rocking Los Angeles to mock the United States, ramping up social media taunts and state media headlines.
As federal immigration raids triggered days of unrest and National Guard deployment, Tehran's outlets amplified scenes of chaos to question American stability and governance. The trolling reflects broader tensions between the two nations, with Iran eager to capitalize on U.S. domestic turmoil.
Newsweek has reached out to the State Department and Iran's foreign ministry for comment.
By amplifying scenes of chaos tied to immigration enforcement, Tehran aims to portray the Trump Administration as fractured, authoritarian, and morally compromised at a time of tense nuclear negotiations and long-term strains.
Against this backdrop, Iran is leveraging social media and state media to frame the U.S. as unstable and hypocritical—part of a broader strategy to weaken its global credibility amid deepening diplomatic tensions.
Read the full story by Amir Daftari on Newsweek.
Jun 09, 2025 at 07:26 AM EDT
Around 60 arrested in San Francisco ICE protest turned violent
Roughly 60 people, including minors, were arrested Sunday in San Francisco after a protest outside the Immigration Services building escalated into violence, authorities said.
Hundreds initially gathered to oppose ICE raids and deportations, but the demonstration turned into a standoff with police in riot gear, according to local reports.
Police declared the protest an unlawful assembly after some participants allegedly vandalized property, assaulted individuals, and damaged a patrol car. Two officers were injured, and one was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers later recovered a firearm and detained individuals who refused to disperse. The SFPD stated it supports free speech but "violence — especially against SFPD officers — will never be tolerated."
An investigation is ongoing.
Jun 09, 2025 at 07:13 AM EDT
Glendale ends ICE contract amid protests and public backlash
The city of Glendale, California, announced Sunday it will end its contract with U.S. Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement and stop using its police department facility to house federal immigration detainees.
City officials said the decision was made after evaluating legal, operational, and community factors, not politics. The statement stressed that, despite detainees having access to clean facilities, medical care, and legal support, the partnership had become "divisive" and risked damaging public trust.
"The Glendale Police Department does not enforce immigration law," the city said, stressing its focus on maintaining community confidence.
Glendale's move follows several days of unrest in Los Angeles, where demonstrators have clashed with police and federal agents over immigration enforcement. The city had hosted ICE detainees since 2007.
Jun 09, 2025 at 06:59 AM EDT
Watch: Motorbikes break through police line
The shocking video below shows the moment two motorbikes try to crash through police lines in Los Angeles. Both riders were detained at the scene.
Read the full story on Newsweek.
Jun 09, 2025 at 06:27 AM EDT
Newsom: Trump is a stone cold liar
California's Gov. Gavin Newsom called U.S. President Donald Trump a "stone cold liar" over the decision to deploy National Guard troops to quell the violence in Los Angeles, as protests against immigration enforcement operations erupted into riots.
The Republican president said he had warned Newsom he would send in the troops if he didn't think the California governor was taking care of the situation.
Newsom, a Democrat, said he and Trump spoke very late on Friday night for around 20 minutes and had a "decent conversation," but "this issue never came up," even though the protests were already underway.
"I kept trying to talk about LA, he wanted to talk about all these other issues. We had a very decent conversation," Newsom told MSNBC, adding that Trump "never once brought up the National Guard".
"He's a stone cold liar. He said he did. Stone. Cold. Liar. Never did," Newsom said.
"It was a very civil conversation. I've always wanted to approach engagement with the president of the United States in a respectful and responsible way.
"But there's no working with the president. There's only working for him. And I will never work for Donald Trump."
Newsom opposed the deployment of National Guard troops by Trump, arguing it is inflammatory and unnecessary, with local and state authorities capable of handling outbreaks of violence and protecting federal officers.
It is extremely rare for presidents to deploy National Guard troops without the express request of or support from the state governor.
Jun 09, 2025 at 05:48 AM EDT
Trump Jr. invokes “Rooftop Koreans”
Donald Trump Jr. called for more "Rooftop Koreans" in response to the rioting in Los Angeles.
It is a reference to the Korean-American business owners who took to the rooftops of their premises during the 1992 LA riots armed with guns to protect their property from vandalism and looting.
"Make Rooftop Koreans Great Again!" Trump Jr., the president's eldest son, posted to X along with an image from the original LA riots.
Jun 09, 2025 at 05:13 AM EDT
LACD: Don’t blame us for immigration enforcement
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) distanced itself from the immigration raids at the center of the unrest gripping the city, but said it would intervene to protect federal authorities from any violence.
It highlights the difference in approach at the root of the current unrest, with Californian state and city administrations opting for a liberal and accommodating stance on undocumented migration, versus the federal government's much tougher stance under the Trump Administration.
LASD made clear in a statement that it "does not enforce civil immigration laws, nor do we ask about an individual's immigration status when we respond to calls for service."
"The Sheriff's Department is not involved in any federal law enforcement operations. When federal authorities come under attack and request assistance, we will support them and provide aid," LASD said
"However, this does not mean that we are assisting with their immigration actions or operations; rather, our objective is to protect them from any violent attacks. Any assault on federal or local law enforcement is unacceptable."
It said it recognizes and supports the constitutional right to peaceful protest and assembly.
Jun 09, 2025 at 04:35 AM EDT
DHS: ‘ORDER WILL BE RESTORED’
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sent a one-line warning to rioters in Los Angeles, accompanied by images of individuals standing on a damaged and vandalized vehicle and waving Mexican flags.
"ORDER WILL BE RESTORED," the DHS post on X said.
Images of people waving Mexican flags during the protests and violence have triggered anger among Americans supportive of tougher immigration enforcement, who view it as symbolic of deeper problems.
"Since you love Mexico so much, we are going to happily return you," wrote Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and Trump supporter, on X.
Jun 09, 2025 at 04:22 AM EDT
Newsom calls Trump “sponsor of these conditions”
California's Gov. Gavin Newsom tried to separate the violence from the peaceful protesting taking place and accused President Donald Trump of making matters worse in Los Angeles.
Newsom did not want Trump to deploy National Guard troops in Los Angeles and saw it as an inflammatory move. The Democratic governor argued that state and local police had matters under control.
"These images are unacceptable. These kids on the car, folks that are taking advantage of this—these aren't peaceful protesters, a lot of these folks," Newsom told MSNBC, responding to some of the footage emerging.
"A lot of great people out there, doing the right thing. But you get these insurgent groups coming in, sort of these anarchists, that are in there to create real problems. And they're just playing right into Donald Trump's hands.
"They need to be called out. They need to be arrested. It is wrong to destroy other people's property, and it is wrong to create the conditions that only exacerbate this.
"But Donald Trump, at the end of the day, is the sponsor of these conditions."
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