Protests live updates: Marines make 1st temporary detention in LA

Marines are now on duty in Los Angeles for the first time.

ByJack Moore, Riley Hoffman, Kevin Shalvey, Leah Sarnoff, and Emily Shapiro
Last Updated: June 14, 2025, 5:09 AM EDT

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.

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Jun 09, 2025, 12:03 AM EDT

'Our officers are really under attack,' LAPD chief says

During a press conference on Sunday, Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell decried the escalation of violence in Los Angeles as "disgusting" as Molotov cocktails, fireworks, rocks and more were used to target officers.

Nearly 60 people were arrested on Sunday, McDonnell said, as officials attempted to disperse the ongoing protests.

"It's escalated now since the beginning of this incident," McDonnell said, calling the protests "increasingly worse and more violent."

Protesters confront police on the 101 Freeway near the Metropolitan Detention Center of downtown Los Angeles, June 8, 2025.
Jae C. Hong/AP

"Tonight we had individuals out there shooting commercial-grade fireworks at our officers that can kill you," McDonnell said.

The police chief said implementing a curfew was discussed with the L.A. County Sheriff and that officials will reassess if necessary.

-ABC News' Jenna Harrison and Amanda Morris

Jun 08, 2025, 11:48 PM EDT

101 Freeway's southbound lanes remain closed

Southbound lanes of the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles remain closed to traffic as protests continue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Police said the closure comes as demonstrators continue to throw objects onto the freeway, damaging multiple police vehicles.

Police face off with demonstrators amid smoke during a protest against federal immigration sweeps in downtown Los Angeles, June 8, 2025.
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The southbound lanes will remain closed until further notice, police said.

Jun 08, 2025, 10:33 PM EDT

Trump claims Los Angeles protesters are 'paid insurrectionists'

President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social from Camp David on Sunday, commenting on the ongoing Los Angeles protests where several individuals have been detained and cars have been set on fire as demonstrations escalate.

The president called for California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to "apologize to the people of Los Angeles."

President Donald Trump arrives at Hagerstown Regional Airport, en route to Camp David, in Hagerstown, Maryland, June 8, 2025.
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In the social media post, Trump calls the protestors "troublemakers and insurrectionists."

The president is also claiming that the protesters in Los Angeles are being paid.

"Paid Insurrectionists!" Trump wrote in a separate social media post.

-ABC News' Kelsey Walsh

Jun 08, 2025, 10:20 PM EDT

Newsom joins Los Angeles police and sheriffs amid ongoing protests

California Gov. Gavin Newsom joined officials from the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to address the ongoing protests in the city.

The governor said the protests have been "provoked by chaos from Washington."

"We’re here to keep the peace — not play into Trump’s political games," Newsom wrote alongside a photo of the meeting.

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