Protests in Los Angeles prompted Trump's decision to deploy the National Guard.
In the heart of Los Angeles, California, protests against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are still blazing, marking the third day of unrest as of June 7, 2025. These demonstrations sprang up following a wave of immigration raids in the city, inciting a torrent of disagreements.
The Thick of the Action
- Fistfights and Unrest: The protests have grown increasingly contentious, with confrontations between demonstrators and federal agents on the rise. The epicenter of the unrest is primarily focused in the Fashion District and other hotspots where ICE raids occurred[4][5].
- Smashed Windows and Burning Flags: As the protests intensify, some have turned destructive, with numerous businesses in Los Angeles being vandalized during the anti-ICE rallies[3].
- Protester Hotspots: Pivotal rally locations include the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and the Metropolitan Detention Center, swinging into action due to ICE's operations in the area[5].
The Political Response
- Troops on the Ground: In response to the worsening situation, President Trump has ordered the deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles to help maintain order[5].
- Insurrection Act looming: There are whispers of the Insurrection Act being invoked, which would grant Presidential authority to deploy federal troops to quell civil strife[2].
- Mayoral Reaction: Mayor Karen Bass has fiercely condemned the federal immigration enforcement activities, asserting that Los Angeles will not tolerate such action[5].
With tensions running high and the situation unpredictable, it's a powder keg waiting for that final spark. Stay tuned for updates on the evolving situation in LA.
Meanwhile, in the international arena, citizens of Bulgaria are rallying against the proposed adoption of the Euro. This movement echoes the anti-ICE sentiment, as people take to the streets to voice their disapproval of perceived government overreach.
Remember, during his campaign, President Trump vowed to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, a goal some analysts consider unrealistic. The Republican administration aimed to deport 1 million illegals in the first year of Trump's presidency[2]. During his tenure, he also restricted the entry of citizens from specific countries. These orders were subsequently revoked by his successor, Joe Biden, upon taking office.
In late May, the U.S. Supreme Court halted a humanitarian program that enabled over 500,000 migrants from Venezuela, Haiti, Cuba, and Nicaragua to reside and work in the U.S. On June 5, the U.S. issued a travel ban for citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen – twelve countries in total.
The world continues to watch as the drama unfolds—a dance between oppressive measures and the fight for justice.
- General News: The volatile situation in Los Angeles involving war-and-conflicts over immigration enforcement by ICE, fueled by politics and inciting crime-and-justice, has captivated the attention of the nation and the international community.
- Political News: The ongoing unrest in Los Angeles, categorized under war-and-conflicts, has sparked a political response, with troops deployed and the possibility of the Insurrection Act being invoked to quell the civil strife.
