LA Protests: Fires, Clashes & National Guard Deployment
- Tear gas filled the air in Los Angeles as National guard troops confronted protesters outside a federal complex late Sunday.
- The protests, which began Sunday morning, intensified as demonstrators blocked a major freeway and clashed with law enforcement.
- Gavin Newsom has requested that President Trump withdraw the National Guard, calling the deployment a "serious breach of state sovereignty." Newsom met with local officials Sunday but it...
Los Angeles Protests Escalate After National Guard Deployment
Updated June 9, 2025
Tear gas filled the air in Los Angeles as National guard troops confronted protesters outside a federal complex late Sunday. The demonstrations followed President Donald TrumpS controversial decision to deploy the guard amid ongoing tensions over immigration policy.
A demonstrator holds a soft mask that looks like donald Trump and a Mexican flag in front of burning cars
(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
The protests, which began Sunday morning, intensified as demonstrators blocked a major freeway and clashed with law enforcement. Some protesters hurled rocks, concrete, and even electric scooters at officers, while others set vehicles ablaze. Police responded with tear gas, rubber bullets, and flash bangs in an attempt to control the crowds. The National Guard was deployed to protect federal facilities, including a detention center.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has requested that President Trump withdraw the National Guard, calling the deployment a ”serious breach of state sovereignty.” Newsom met with local officials Sunday but it was unclear whether he had spoken to Trump directly.
What’s next
The situation remains tense in Los Angeles, with ongoing concerns about further protests and potential clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement. The governor’s request for the National Guard’s withdrawal could further escalate tensions depending on the president’s response.