What to Know About the ICE Protests in LA as Trump Deploys National Guard

The president could activate the Insurrection Act, allowing the deployment of federal troops to the city.

A protestor holds up a Mexican flag as burning cars line the street in Los Angeles, California, on June 08, 2025. Mario Tama/Getty Images

Riots in Los Angeles over ICE deportations have continued as tensions escalate and state authorities push back against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in the sanctuary city that involved deploying 2,000 National Guard troops, with more on standby.

Many people have already been arrested in connection with crimes committed during the riots, which have largely been centered in a few blocks of downtown Los Angeles.