By Your News Team
📍 Los Angeles, CA – June 11, 2025
Category: Immigration | National Guard | Trump Administration | California Politics
📰 Summary:
Mass arrests continue in downtown Los Angeles as protesters defy a citywide curfew imposed after escalating demonstrations against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and President Trump’s military deployment. California is pursuing legal action to halt federal overreach, while Governor Gavin Newsom condemns what he calls “militarization of civilian streets.”
🚨 Mass Arrests as Curfew Defied
Mounted police surrounded the Federal Building in downtown LA Tuesday night as protests persisted. The LAPD announced over 300 arrests in the past 48 hours, including dozens Tuesday night alone.
“Multiple groups continue to congregate in the curfew zone. Mass arrests are being initiated,” the LAPD stated on X (formerly Twitter).
The 10-hour curfew, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., was imposed by Mayor Karen Bass after five days of growing protests linked to aggressive ICE operations.
🇺🇸 Trump Orders Military Deployment
President Donald Trump deployed 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 U.S. Marines to Los Angeles. Speaking from Fort Bragg, he referred to protesters as “animals” and threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act.
“We will liberate Los Angeles from this invasion,” Trump said, citing claims—without evidence—of foreign involvement in the demonstrations.
⚖️ California Pushes Back in Court
Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an emergency federal lawsuit accusing Trump of an unconstitutional takeover of California’s National Guard.
“What we’re witnessing is weakness masquerading as strength,” Newsom said. “If some of us can be taken off the streets without a warrant, then none of us are safe.”
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing for Thursday in San Francisco but declined immediate intervention.
🔥 ICE Crackdowns Target Communities
ICE raids have focused on immigrant workers, including garment factories, car washes, day laborer hubs, and even schools. Reports say a 9-months-pregnant U.S. citizen was among those detained outside a Home Depot.
🪖 Troops on the Ground in LA
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the deployment will cost an estimated $134 million and last up to 60 days. Troops, trained in crowd control and de-escalation, have no power to arrest but are tasked with protecting federal facilities and escorting ICE agents.
“The arrival of uncoordinated military forces complicates local operations,” said LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell.
💬 Democratic Officials Sound Alarm
Senator Alex Padilla called the situation “a crisis of Trump’s own making” and said the federalization of the National Guard was done without informing local agencies, creating confusion and mistrust.
“This is about escalating conflict, not protecting public safety,” Padilla told the Associated Press.
🧠 Key Takeaways for Readers
- 📍 Curfew in place nightly, 8 p.m.–6 a.m.
- 🔥 Over 300 arrests in two days
- 🪖 4,700 federal troops deployed
- ⚖️ Lawsuit filed to block military involvement
- 🧾 Hearing set for Thursday, June 12