Peaceful Protests and Military Deployment Mark Tensions in Los Angeles
Los Angeles faces a second night of curfew amidst ongoing demonstrations against immigration policies.
On June 11, 2025, over 1,000 individuals participated in largely peaceful protests in downtown Los Angeles, coinciding with a second night of a curfew imposed by the city administration to curb looting and vandalism.
Lynn Sturgis, a 66-year-old retired teacher, described the situation as 'under control,' signifying that the city was not in flames despite claims to the contrary from certain political figures.
The protests began on Friday, following widespread discontent regarding mass detentions of undocumented immigrants, with incidents of violence including stone-throwing and vehicle fires sporadically occurring during the demonstrations.
Mayor Karen Bass, a Democrat, reiterated via social media that the curfew remains in effect to prevent criminal activities amid increasing chaos.
In response to the unrest, President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of 4,700 soldiers, including 4,000 members of the California National Guard and 700 Marines, despite opposition from California Governor Gavin Newsom.
This military presence has become a focal point of political rivalry, with Newsom emerging as a potential candidate for the 2028 presidential elections.
Trump has asserted that he will not allow 'the law of the streets' to dictate American life, framing his intervention as necessary for public safety.
In contrast, Newsom described the federal government's actions as overreach and is pursuing legal avenues to suspend the National Guard requisition, with a federal court hearing scheduled for Thursday.
The military deployment includes significant personnel dedicated to protecting federal buildings and supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operatives, as stated by General Scott Sherman, who oversees the operations.
Protests have also spread to other cities across the United States, including New York, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Raleigh, Denver, and Spokane.
With heightened tensions, Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has ordered the use of the National Guard ahead of a rally in San Antonio, although this measure failed to deter hundreds of demonstrators from gathering near the city hall.
In a significant event scheduled for Saturday, Trump will participate in an atypical military parade in Washington D.C., celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American military, coinciding with his own 79th birthday.
On the same day, a national movement named 'No Kings' has called for protests in hundreds of cities against Trump’s policies.
In Los Angeles, reports of armed individuals detaining migrants have emerged, including an incident described by Tanya Lopez, a pastor in Downey, who recounted an experience where masked individuals with out-of-state license plates removed a Spanish-speaking man from a church parking lot, pointing weapons at her while refusing to provide identification.
Lynn Sturgis, a 66-year-old retired teacher, described the situation as 'under control,' signifying that the city was not in flames despite claims to the contrary from certain political figures.
The protests began on Friday, following widespread discontent regarding mass detentions of undocumented immigrants, with incidents of violence including stone-throwing and vehicle fires sporadically occurring during the demonstrations.
Mayor Karen Bass, a Democrat, reiterated via social media that the curfew remains in effect to prevent criminal activities amid increasing chaos.
In response to the unrest, President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of 4,700 soldiers, including 4,000 members of the California National Guard and 700 Marines, despite opposition from California Governor Gavin Newsom.
This military presence has become a focal point of political rivalry, with Newsom emerging as a potential candidate for the 2028 presidential elections.
Trump has asserted that he will not allow 'the law of the streets' to dictate American life, framing his intervention as necessary for public safety.
In contrast, Newsom described the federal government's actions as overreach and is pursuing legal avenues to suspend the National Guard requisition, with a federal court hearing scheduled for Thursday.
The military deployment includes significant personnel dedicated to protecting federal buildings and supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operatives, as stated by General Scott Sherman, who oversees the operations.
Protests have also spread to other cities across the United States, including New York, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Raleigh, Denver, and Spokane.
With heightened tensions, Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has ordered the use of the National Guard ahead of a rally in San Antonio, although this measure failed to deter hundreds of demonstrators from gathering near the city hall.
In a significant event scheduled for Saturday, Trump will participate in an atypical military parade in Washington D.C., celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American military, coinciding with his own 79th birthday.
On the same day, a national movement named 'No Kings' has called for protests in hundreds of cities against Trump’s policies.
In Los Angeles, reports of armed individuals detaining migrants have emerged, including an incident described by Tanya Lopez, a pastor in Downey, who recounted an experience where masked individuals with out-of-state license plates removed a Spanish-speaking man from a church parking lot, pointing weapons at her while refusing to provide identification.
