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Trump Deploys National Guard to Los Angeles After Violent ICE Protests

The state of California has filed a suit challenging the federal takeover after protests turned violent.

Protesters confront police on the 101 Freeway near the Metropolitan Detention Center of downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, June 8.
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, placed on an alert status over the weekend, prepare to depart for the greater Los Angeles area on Monday,June 9, as seen in a photo posted by the US Northern Command.`
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A protestor holds up a Mexican flag as burning cars line the street on June 8 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images

Overview

  • President Trump federalized 2,000 California National Guard troops under Title 10 authority, the first such activation without a governor’s consent in six decades.
  • The deployment followed large-scale ICE raids on June 6 that arrested over 100 immigrants and triggered clashes with police, property damage and mass demonstrations.
  • On June 9 Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta sued the Trump administration, arguing the order violates state sovereignty and federal law.
  • National Guard units have been stationed to protect federal buildings, including the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and a downtown detention center.
  • Trump has threatened to arrest Governor Newsom over his opposition and signaled that active-duty Marines could join the effort if protests continue.