Tensions are escalating between President Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom as protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement continue to grip Los Angeles and spread to New York City, San Francisco, Boston, Austin, Texas, and other cities.
Trump deployed about 4,000 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines to LA against Newsom's wishes.
A federal appeals court Thursday delayed an order requiring the Trump administration to return control of the National Guard to Newsom, dealing the administration a temporary reprieve to what would have been a major reversal of its policy on the protests.
The Los Angeles Police Department said two of its officers were injured after motorcyclists attempted to breach a skirmish line at an ongoing protest in the Alameda and Temple area.
Police said two people riding motorcycles hit two officers.
Both riders have been detained, the LAPD said, adding that the officers are being treated at the scene by medical personnel.
-ABC News' Alyssa Starr
Jun 08, 2025, 7:03 PM EDT
Protesters walk on 101 Freeway in Los Angeles, blocking traffic
All traffic has been halted on a portion of the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles as protesters walk on the freeway, according to Los Angeles Police Department.
Demonstrators spill onto a highway during a protest against federal immigration sweeps in downtown Los Angeles, June 8, 2025.
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Both northbound and southbound lanes have been impacted, officials said.
"101 Freeway between Alameda and the 110 Freeway is closed due to demonstrators walking onto the freeway," police said.
Officials urged people to avoid the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles' downtown area.
Jun 08, 2025, 6:46 PM EDT
Newsom requests Trump admin rescind National Guard deployment
California's Gov. Gavin Newsom formally requested on Sunday that the Trump administration rescind the deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles County, calling the decision "unlawful."
"I have formally requested the Trump Administration rescind their unlawful deployment of troops in Los Angeles county and return them to my command," Newsom said on X alongside photos of his formal request to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
Members of the California national guard stand in tear gas while trying to clear protesters at the metropolitan detention center in downtown Los Angeles, June 8, 2025.
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"We didn’t have a problem until Trump got involved. This is a serious breach of state sovereignty — inflaming tensions while pulling resources from where they’re actually needed," Newsom added.
"Rescind the order. Return control to California," he said.
-ABC News' Alyssa Starr
Jun 08, 2025, 6:20 PM EDT
FBI seeking man accused of throwing rocks during Los Angeles protests
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking information about a man in Paramount, California, who allegedly threw rocks at police and law enforcement vehicles during the protest on Saturday.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information about the suspect.
A wanted poster issued by the FBI, June 8, 2025.
FBI
The incident happened at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to the FBI, when the suspect threw rocks at law enforcement vehicles on Alondra Boulevard in Paramount, injuring a federal officer and damaging government vehicles.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said in a statement that officials will use tools to investigate "those who chose violence" in Los Angeles.
"We will be investigating and pursuing all available leads for assault on a federal officer, in addition to the many arrests already made," Bongino said.