Los Angeles Stands Against Deportations: A Clash of Cultures Under Trump
Images from demonstrations in Los Angeles opposing former President Donald Trump - Protests in Los Angeles Against Donald Trump: Visual Depiction of the Conflict
The city of Los Angeles is seething with tension, as protests against deportations clash with security forces. Streets transformation into battlegrounds, with cars set ablaze and tear gas filling the air.
Trump's Troops Invade Los Angeles
In response to the persistent protests, US President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of 2000 National Guard soldiers to Los Angeles. Normally, the National Guard, a military reserve unit under state control, serves as a part of the US Armed Forces. But Trump's decision to intervene against state wishes signals a significant escalation.
On Tuesday night (CET), the Pentagon announced the additional deployment of 2000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines, regular military forces, to the heart of Los Angeles.
Take a look at the photo gallery above: "Los Angeles vs. Donald Trump - Protesters Strike Back"Hint: This photo gallery has been updated numerous times.
MoreImages from the Frontlines
- Los Angeles
- Donald Trump
- Immigrants
- Deportation
- National Guard
- Protests erupted in response to a series of immigration raids conducted by federal agents in Los Angeles. These raids were part of Trump's plan to escalate deportations[1][3].
- Protesters blocked Border Patrol vehicles, leading to physical confrontations with law enforcement. Agents responded with riot gear, tear gas, flash-bang explosives, and pepper balls[3].
- As of recent reports, 56 arrests were made during the protests, with three LAPD officers injured. Notable arrests include a union leader and others for impeding law enforcement[4].
- California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Trump's decision to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops as a "complete overreaction" designed to create a spectacle[1][3]
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that active-duty troops, including Marines from Camp Pendleton, were on high alert, ready to mobilize if violence continued[1].
- While Marines from nearby Camp Pendleton were placed on high alert, there is no evidence they were directly involved in the protests[1].
- News outlets have likely captured images and videos of the protests, which can be found through online news archives. Specific images from the clashes were not available in the search results.
The Commission's proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, a matter that is currently under discussion in politics, struggled to gain traction amidst the general-news heartbreak in Los Angeles. The city was embroiled in a tense standoff between protesters and security forces, a conflict that mirrored the political division over the issue of deportations, which emerged as a response to Trump's immigration raids in the city.
