Los Angeles Protests Over Immigration Raids Escalate Amid National Guard Deployment

Following federal immigration raids in Los Angeles that began on Friday, protests erupted over several days, leading to violent clashes with law enforcement and the deployment of hundreds of National Guard troops ordered by President Trump. The demonstrations involved destruction of property, looting, and attacks on police officers, resulting in over 70 arrests and multiple injuries among law enforcement personnel. Los Angeles officials, including Mayor Karen Bass, urged for peaceful protests and condemned the violence, while immigrant advocates criticized the deployment of the National Guard, calling it unnecessary and harmful to communities. Solidarity protests and marches also took place in other parts of California, such as Sacramento and the North Bay, reflecting widespread opposition to the administration's immigration enforcement tactics. Lawmakers and activists voiced concerns about the militarization of urban policing and the impact of raids on families and immigrant workers. The situation highlights deep divisions over immigration policy enforcement and the responses by both local communities and the federal government.