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On Sunday morning, members of the California National Guard arrived in Los Angeles around 7:00 p.m. EDT after Donald Trump ordered 2,000 troops to the city in response to protests regarding the mass arrests of immigrants.
According to the Washington Post, the National Guard troops dispatched to Los Angeles are from the 79th Infantry Brigade, recognized as California’s largest unit.
#BREAKING: The federalized California National Guard arrived in Los Angeles just before 4 a.m. on Sunday to support the DHS, LASD, and LAPD, as reported by @ABC7. 2,000 troops were deployed, utilizing LIVE rounds to handle protests and riots. pic.twitter.com/iXWadKxF4T
— Hunter Cullen (@IndictmentTime) June 8, 2025
In Los Angeles County’s city of Paramount, where the protests against mass immigrant arrests occurred, the community is predominantly Latino and has a significant immigrant population, according to census data.
Out of Paramount’s 51,000 residents, approximately 82% identify as Latino, with 36% being foreign-born, as reported by the Washington Post.
Mass detentions of undocumented migrants have commenced in Los Angeles, leading to significant riots. Trump reassigned the state National Guard to federal control, as state authorities reportedly supported the protesting migrants. pic.twitter.com/4rVMleDwL4
— northWind (@index1441) June 8, 2025
Timeline of Events
Early on Saturday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials gathered in Paramount, near a Home Depot where many local Hispanic residents seek work. It remains unclear whether ICE was preparing for arrests or conducting an operation.
Upon noticing their presence, tensions escalated, prompting the sheriff’s office to deploy officers. Protesters began throwing objects at law enforcement and tried to block a bus from leaving. The police responded with tear gas and flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd.
A second demonstration later that night in downtown Los Angeles saw around 60 participants chanting slogans like “ICE out of L.A.!”
The Los Angeles police reported on X that “multiple people were arrested for failing to leave after several warnings,” but did not provide additional details, including specifics on arrests.
The unrest began on Friday night following ICE operations in Los Angeles that resulted in at least 44 arrests for immigration violations.
Earlier today, Donald Trump commended the National Guard’s response in Los Angeles.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated: “Great job by the National Guard in Los Angeles after two days of violence, conflict, and unrest. Our incompetent Governor (Newsom) and Mayor (Bass) have failed to manage the situation effectively (just look at their handling of the fires and the slow response to this crisis). These radical leftist protests with instigators and often paid rioters WILL NOT GO UNCHECKED. Furthermore, no more mass gatherings will be permitted at demonstrations. What are they trying to hide? A big thank you to the National Guard for their outstanding work!”
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