Escaling protests in Los Angeles: National Guard in action!

Escaling protests in Los Angeles: National Guard in action!

Los Angeles, Kalifornien, USA - in Los Angeles escalate the protests against the US immigration authority ICE. The demonstrations that started on Friday, June 6, 2025, are directed against the raids and deportations, which primarily affected areas with a high Latino population. Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets to demand an end to these measures. Mostly peaceful, however, there were also violent riots that the authorities presented with great challenges. Reports of false reports about a raid in a home depot branch contributed to the unrest when demonstrators subsequently set fire to cars and were standing on them while the police tried to control the situation. The use of tear gas and rubber floors was common and there were several arrests among the activists. Protests even took place during an MLS game, in which fans also protested the measures of the ICE.

President Donald Trump reacted to the protests and sent around 2000 guards from the National Guard to Los Angeles. This step was sharply criticized by California governor Gavin Newsom, who considers Trump's approach to be unconstitutional and is considering a lawsuit. Newsom emphasizes that the National Guard's commitment is made against the will of the state and is considered illegal. In the meantime, the situation is continued by a ban on meeting for the city center of Los Angeles, while the police and other security forces use helicopter to monitor the protests.

violence and arrests

The violence during the protests is remarkable. According to reports, at least 56 people were arrested in connection with the unrest, with violent riots also reported in San Francisco. In addition, an Australian journalist was hit with rubber floors. Despite the predominantly peaceful character of the protests, there were violent clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement officers. President Trump described the protesters as "violent, insurgent muties" and called for a harder.

The use of the National Guard and the violence among the protests have caused concern in both the public and political decision -makers. Amnesty International described the military presence in Los Angeles as dangerous and worrying. Critics fear that Trump will use the military to suppress resistance, which has so far been very rare in the history of the United States.

reactions to the protests

The protests don't seem to change the situation as a whole. The demonstrators continue to demand an end to the raid against immigrants and the withdrawal of the National Guard from Los Angeles. The tense conditions in the city are reinforced by reports on other upcoming demonstrations. The concerns about possible new riots remain great in view of the current developments.

The unrest in Los Angeles is an expression of a broader dissatisfaction with the immigration policy of the Trump administration. As in the past, the protesters have set a strong signal against the presidents' measures and show that resistance to current politics is alive. op-online.de, SRF.CH