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June 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Vance in LA as immigration protests continue

Vice President JD Vance is traveling to Los Angeles on Friday as protests against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown continue to grip the city.
June 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Vice President JD Vance speaks as he attends a military parade to commemorate the U.S. Army's 250th Birthday, on the day of his 79th birthday, in Washington, June 14, 2025.
June 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM

VP Vance meets with Marines in LA amid ongoing protests

Vice President Vance paid a visit to the Marines and National Guard still patrolling the streets.
June 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
VIDEO: VP Vance meets with Marines in LA amid ongoing protests
June 20, 2025 at 5:46 PM

Appeals court allows Trump to keep control of California National Guard

Some 4,000 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines were ordered to the Los Angeles area following protests over immigration raids.
June 20, 2025 at 5:46 PM
VIDEO: Appeals court allows Trump to keep control of California National Guard
June 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM

Appeals court signals it may have limited power in Trump National Guard case

The legal battle over the Trump administration's deployment of the National Guard in California continued in a federal appeals court on Tuesday.
June 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
National Guard troops wear gas masks during protests against federal immigration sweeps, in Los Angeles, June 12, 2025.
June 20, 2025 at 10:48 AM

Los Angeles Dodgers stop federal agents from entering stadium grounds

Dozens of federal agents were seen near Dodger Stadium in what appeared to be a staging area on Thursday, according to the MLB team.
June 20, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Protesters are blocekd by a row of police officers outside Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, June 19, 2025.
June 20, 2025 at 2:37 AM

LA Dodgers say they denied entry to federal officers

Dozens of federal officers in masks and tactical gear were seen near LA Dodgers stadium, but the team says it denied them entry.
June 20, 2025 at 2:37 AM
VIDEO: LA Dodgers say they denied entry to federal officers
June 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM

ICE agents denied entry to Dodger Stadium amid anti-immigration enforcement protests

Dozens of federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were seen near Dodger Stadium in what appeared to be a staging area on Thursday.
June 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Video: ICE agents denied entry to Dodger Stadium amid anti-immigration enforcement protests
June 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM

Man charged with purchasing explosives to attack police at LA protests: DOJ

A man allegedly purchased explosives to use to attack police during protests against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement actions in LA.
June 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Demonstrators react amid tear gas during a No Kings protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, in Los Angeles, June 14, 2025.
June 17, 2025 at 11:54 AM

Appeals court to hold hearing over Trump National Guard deployment in California

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will preside over a remote hearing regarding California's challenge to Trump's federalization of the state's National Guard troops.
June 17, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will preside over a remote hearing regarding California's challenge to Trump's federalization of the state's National Guard troops.
June 17, 2025 at 10:38 AM

San Francisco court to hear case on National Guard deployment in LA

A federal appeals court in San Francisco is set to hear arguments on whether the Trump administration should return control of National Guard troops to California
June 17, 2025 at 10:38 AM
June 17, 2025 at 3:07 AM

Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protests held across US

Organizers say about 2,000 protests took place across every state in direct response to President Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C., marking the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday.
June 17, 2025 at 3:07 AM
VIDEO: Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protests held across US
June 15, 2025 at 1:54 AM

Police move to clear streets in downtown Los Angeles

Law enforcement is moving to clear the streets of downtown Los Angeles, where protesters had pushed up against police lines.
June 15, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Law enforcement is moving to clear the streets of downtown Los Angeles, where protesters had pushed up against police lines.
June 15, 2025 at 12:41 AM

Massive crowds gather from coast to coast for 'No Kings Day' protests

Thousands of protests are taking place nationwide to counterprogram the president’s military parade in Washington, D.C., and to protest the Trump administration’s policies and perceived overreach.
June 15, 2025 at 12:41 AM
VIDEO: Massive crowds gather from coast to coast for 'No Kings Day' protests
June 15, 2025 at 12:31 AM

Los Angeles immigration protests intensify

After a day of peaceful protests in Los Angeles, tensions mounted as law enforcement moved to disperse the crowd.
June 15, 2025 at 12:31 AM
After a day of peaceful protests in Los Angeles, tensions mounted as law enforcement moved to disperse the crowd.
June 15, 2025 at 12:31 AM

Crowds in downtown Los Angeles start getting dispersed by police

Crowds were pushed away from the federal building by police, some of the officers were on horses.
June 15, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Crowds were pushed away from the federal building by police, some of the officers were on horses.
June 14, 2025 at 1:16 AM

Marines join National Guard in LA as tensions rise ahead of weekend protests

The first wave of Marines are taking up positions in LA as police nationwide are on alert ahead of weekend protests.
June 14, 2025 at 1:16 AM
VIDEO: Marines join National Guard in LA as tensions rise ahead of weekend protests
June 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Padilla pushes back against Noem's claim he barged into news conference

California Sen. Alex Padilla continued to defend himself Friday and refute the claims that he "crashed" DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference.
June 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Sen. Alex Padilla, Democrat from California, speaks to reporters after he was forcibly removed after interrupting a news conference being held by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, in Los Angeles, June 12, 2025.
June 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM

Trump has made a number of claims about the LA protests. Here is the context.

While the president contends that the L.A. protests against his immigration policy have been chaotic, the scenes are not as violent.
June 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
California National Guard troops keep watch, as protests against immigration sweeps continue, in Los Angeles, June 9, 2025.
June 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM

Appeals court delays order blocking National Guard deployment

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an emergency request to block expansion of what they called the Trump administration's "unlawful militarization."
June 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM
California National Guard are positioned at the Federal Building on Tuesday, June 11, 2025, in downtown Los Angeles.
June 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM

Timeline: How ICE raids sparked LA protests and prompted Trump to send the military

With migrant communities already living in fear amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, ICE raids in downtown Los Angeles sparked days of protests.
June 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
California National Guard members stand outside the Federal Building as people gather to protest in response to federal immigration operations in Los Angeles, on June 9, 2025.
June 13, 2025 at 12:12 PM

Legal battle brews over Trump's deployment of National Guard in California

A federal appeals court delayed a U.S. district judge’s ruling that President Donald Trump “illegally” deployed 4,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles during widespread protests across the state.
June 13, 2025 at 12:12 PM
VIDEO: Legal battle brews over Trump's deployment of National Guard in California
June 13, 2025 at 5:14 AM

Democrats outraged after senator forcibly removed from DHS news conference

Democrats expressed outrage after Sen. Alex Padilla of California was forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference on Thursday.
June 13, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Democrats expressed outrage after Sen. Alex Padilla of California was forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference on Thursday.
June 13, 2025 at 2:31 AM

California Sen. Padilla forcibly removed from DHS Secretary Noem’s news conference

The Democratic senator from California was forcibly ejected and handcuffed after trying to confront HHS Secretary Kristi Noem during a press conference on immigration.
June 13, 2025 at 2:31 AM
VIDEO: California Sen. Padilla forcibly removed from DHS Secretary Noem’s news conference
June 13, 2025 at 12:32 AM

California senator physically removed from DHS presser

California Sen. Alex Padilla was physically removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference at a federal building in Los Angeles.
June 13, 2025 at 12:32 AM
VIDEO: California senator physically removed from DHS presser
June 12, 2025 at 11:52 PM

Democrats condemn senator being pushed down and handcuffed at Noem press conference

Democrats outraged after Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California was forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference on Thursday.
June 12, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Sen. Alex Padilla, Democrat from California, who interrupted a press conference held by U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, is removed from the venue, in Los Angeles, June 12, 2025.
June 12, 2025 at 8:33 PM

Sen. Alex Padilla speaks after being forcibly removed from DHS Press Conference

Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., was physically removed from the room when he tried to interrupt Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s news conference in Los Angeles.
June 12, 2025 at 8:33 PM
VIDEO: Sen. Alex Padilla speaks after being forcibly removed from DHS Press Conference
June 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM

US military can temporarily detain protesters in Los Angeles, commander says

The commander overseeing military operations in Los Angeles said that troops deployed to the city can temporarily detain individuals but cannot make arrests.
June 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Colorado National Guard Brigadier General Scott Sherman makes a point during a news conference to announce expanded eligibility for state residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at the Governor's Mansion, Feb. 26, 2021, in Denver.
June 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM

Newsom speech taking on Trump encourages Democrats looking for a leader

Many saw it as a sign the California governor might run for the White House.
June 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during an address, June 10, 2025.
June 12, 2025 at 12:21 PM

Protests against immigration raids spread across US

Demonstrations are growing from coast to coast as President Donald Trump’s deportation efforts ramp up.
June 12, 2025 at 12:21 PM
VIDEO: Protests against immigration raids spread across US
June 12, 2025 at 1:31 AM

Photos show National Guard with rifles on ICE enforcement missions

California is suing, saying troops are engaged in illegal law enforcement.
June 12, 2025 at 1:31 AM
National Guardsmen accompany ICE officers while they detain a man in Los Angeles.
June 12, 2025 at 12:50 AM

'Our communities are not battlegrounds': Huntington Park mayor gives plea to Marines

Huntington Park Mayor Arturo Flores, who is a Marine veteran, spoke directly to servicemembers deployed to the protests by President Donald Trump's administration. 
June 12, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Huntington Park Mayor Arturo Flores, who is a Marine veteran, spoke directly to servicemembers deployed to the protests by President Donald Trump's administration. 
June 12, 2025 at 12:53 AM

LA County supervisor: Lack of ‘sensible coordination’ between authorities

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger joins ABC News’ Linsey Davis with an update on the role the National Guard is playing amid immigration protests.
June 12, 2025 at 12:53 AM
VIDEO: LA County supervisor: Lack of ‘sensible coordination’ between authorities
June 11, 2025 at 11:27 PM

Bondi says LA protests 'very different' than Jan. 6 rioters who were pardoned

Pam Bondi rejected that Donald Trump's pardons for hundreds of Jan. 6 rioters creates a double standard with its response to violence at immigration protests in LA.
June 11, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Pam Bondi rejected that Donald Trump's pardons for hundreds of Jan. 6 rioters creates a double standard with its response to violence at immigration protests in LA.
June 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Legal concerns in Los Angeles ICE protests

Rachel VanLandingham, a professor of law and a retired lieutenant colonel in the Air Force, discusses the National Guard’s involvement in detaining civilians in the LA protests over immigration raids.
June 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
VIDEO: Legal concerns in Los Angeles ICE protests
June 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM

Huntington Park mayor and veteran delivers address aimed at service members in LA

As anti-immigration raid protests continue for the sixth day in Los Angeles, a group of 30 regional mayors came together to stand in support and solidarity.
June 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division rehearse crowd control tactics at a base in the greater Los Angeles, June 10, 2025.
June 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM

US military in Los Angeles can temporarily detain protesters: Commander

During a morning briefing on Wednesday, Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman told reporters that troops deployed to Los Angeles can temporarily detain individuals but cannot make arrests.
June 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
During a morning briefing on Wednesday, Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman told reporters that troops deployed to Los Angeles can temporarily detain individuals but cannot make arrests.
June 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM

Political fallout continues from Los Angeles protests

California Governor Gavin Newsom said that the actions by the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration are being felt not just in California, but across the nation.
June 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
VIDEO: Political fallout continues from Los Angeles protests
June 11, 2025 at 6:26 PM

Hegseth goes on the defensive over LA military deployment

Sen. Jack Reed brought up the situation in Los Angeles and questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the administration's use of National Guardsmen and Marines to deal with the protests.
June 11, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., brought up the situation in Los Angeles and questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the administration's use of National Guardsmen and Marines to deal with the protests.
June 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM

Bondi draws line between Jan. 6 rioters, LA protests: 'This is very different'

Pam Bondi rejected that Donald Trump's pardons for hundreds of Jan. 6 rioters creates a double standard with its response to violence at immigration protests in LA.
June 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks to the press, outside the West Wing of the White House, in Washington, June 11, 2025.
June 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM

FBI searching for man who allegedly hurled rocks at LA protest

Authorities said they've identified the suspect as 40-year-old Compton resident Elpidio Reyna, who is considered a fugitive by the FBI.
June 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Authorities said they've identified the suspect as 40-year-old Compton resident Elpidio Reyna, who is considered a fugitive by the FBI.
June 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM

Man who allegedly hurled rocks at LA protest wanted by FBI

As protests against immigration raids grip the Los Angeles area, the FBI is searching for a man who allegedly hurled rocks at federal officers.
June 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The FBI is searching for Elpidio Reyna, 40, of Compton, California, for allegedly assaulting a federal officer.
June 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM

LA protests lead to federal charges for 2 men accused of throwing Molotov cocktails

Two men are being charged by the U.S. attorney in Los Angeles for possession of an unregistered destructive device for their alleged roles in the LA protest violence.
June 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Two men are being charged by the U.S. Attorney in Los Angeles for possession of an unregistered destructive device for their roles in the Los Angeles protest violence.
June 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Trump defends show of force in LA amid protests

President Donald Trump made it clear that the 4,000 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines aren’t going anywhere, despite objections from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
June 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
VIDEO: Trump defends show of force in LA amid protests
June 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM

LA mayor imposes curfew downtown amid immigration protests

Mayor Karen Bass issued a curfew for downtown Los Angeles that could last several nights, hoping it will stop vandalism and looting of businesses as protests continue in the city.
June 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
VIDEO: LA mayor imposes curfew downtown amid immigration protests
June 11, 2025 at 11:25 AM

Trump warns that LA military deployment could be first 'of many'

President Donald Trump warned that the use of the military in response to protests against his illegal immigration crackdown won't be limited to just Los Angeles.
June 11, 2025 at 11:25 AM
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters in the Oval Office of the the White House, June 10, 2025, in Washington.
June 11, 2025 at 10:35 AM

Democrats condemn violence in LA protests and Trump's response to it

Democrats were walking a line between criticizing the White House for sending troops to put down protests in L.A. and the violence that Trump says caused him to act.
June 11, 2025 at 10:35 AM
This photo released, June 10, 2025, shows US Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, who were placed in an alert status over the weekend to support US Northern Command's mission, rehearsing nonlethal tactics in the greater Los Angeles area.
June 11, 2025 at 3:01 AM

Timeline: How ICE raids sparked Los Angeles protests

President Donald Trump has deployed 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles, while Gov. Gavin Newsom called the president’s actions “a serious breach of state sovereignty.”
June 11, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Timeline: How ICE raids sparked Los Angeles protests
June 11, 2025 at 2:10 AM

Showdown in Los Angeles over immigration protests

In a push to get an upper hand on the protests disrupting downtown Los Angeles, the LAPD arrested nearly 100 people overnight.
June 11, 2025 at 2:10 AM
VIDEO: Showdown in Los Angeles over immigration protests
June 10, 2025 at 10:56 PM

Immigrant rights organizer calls for continued peaceful protest in LA

Pablo Alvarado, the co-executive director of the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, discusses the ongoing protests in Los Angeles and why he has called for continued peaceful resistance.
June 10, 2025 at 10:56 PM
VIDEO: Immigrant rights organizer calls for continued peaceful protest in LA
June 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM

Who is David Huerta?

Huerta, 58, the president of the Service Employees International Union California, was arrested while protesting an immigration raid in Los Angeles.
June 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Huerta, 58, the president of the Service Employees International Union California, was arrested while protesting an immigration raid in Los Angeles.