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Everything we know about the LA protests Everything we know about the protests in LA and other US cities
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The National Guard and people protesting against immigration raids clashed in Los Angeles Watch: "It's important for me" - LA protesters on why they’re taking the streets
Dozens of people have been arrested in Los Angeles after days of violent protests, which erupted following immigration raids. Hundreds of people have been arrested in Los Angeles after days of protests, which erupted following immigration raids ordered by US President Donald Trump.
US President Donald Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to the city, triggering outrage from Democrats. Then on Monday he ordered another 2,000 troops and 700 marines to deploy to the city, too. An overnight curfew is in force after violence in downtown LA. Elsewhere, much of the protest activity has been peaceful. Demos have also been confined to relatively small pockets of LA, while also spreading to other US cities.
People began gathering after federal immigration officers arrested large groups of unauthorised immigrants in areas with large Latino populations. Trump has deployed thousands of troops, including 700 US Marines, to LA - triggering a row with state officials who say they have things under control.
While the demonstrations started out as peaceful, some self-driving vehicles were set on fire and a major highway was shut down by protesters over the weekend before the unrest began to calm later on Monday. LA police make 'mass arrests' as Trump vows to 'liberate' city
Voters divided on Trump's LA protest crackdown
Trump's deportation drive is perfect storm in city of immigrantsTrump's deportation drive is perfect storm in city of immigrants
LA's chaotic weekend of protests in maps and pictures
How protests erupted after rumours of immigration raid
Analysis: This is a political fight Trump is eager to have
Why are people protesting in LA?Why are people protesting in LA?
The protests began on Friday after it emerged Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers were carrying out raids in areas of the city with prominent Latino populations. The demonstrations began on Friday after it emerged Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers were carrying out raids in areas of the city with prominent Latino populations.
Raids have stepped up after Trump returned to the White House and pledged to crack down on illegal immigration.Raids have stepped up after Trump returned to the White House and pledged to crack down on illegal immigration.
The BBC's US partner, CBS News, reported that recent operations took place in the Westlake district as well as in Paramount, south of LA - where the population is more than 82% Hispanic.The BBC's US partner, CBS News, reported that recent operations took place in the Westlake district as well as in Paramount, south of LA - where the population is more than 82% Hispanic.
There were also reports of an ICE raid at a Home Depot shop in Paramount, which officials told the BBC were false.There were also reports of an ICE raid at a Home Depot shop in Paramount, which officials told the BBC were false.
ICE later told CBS that 44 unauthorised immigrants were arrested in a single operation at a job site on Friday. Another 77 were also arrested in the greater LA area on the same day.ICE later told CBS that 44 unauthorised immigrants were arrested in a single operation at a job site on Friday. Another 77 were also arrested in the greater LA area on the same day.
Where are the protests in LA, and what's happened?Where are the protests in LA, and what's happened?
The protests have been largely limited to downtown LA, which has been declared an "unlawful assembly" area by police after days of clashes. The protests have been limited to certain areas of the city:
Vehicles were set alight on Sunday, and police accused protesters of using incendiary devices against horse patrols. Meanwhile, officers in riot gear used flash-bang grenades and pepper spray to subdue crowds. The unrest temporarily brought the 101 freeway to a halt, and there were reports of looting Downtown LA has been declared an "unlawful assembly" area by police, and the mayor has imposed an overnight curfew in a zone that extends to about one square kilometre after days of clashes
The downtown Federal Building became a flashpoint after it emerged that ICE detainees were allegedly being held there. ICE accused "over 1,000 rioters" of surrounding and attacking the building on Saturday In this area, protesters have been accused of attacking or looting buildings, setting cars on fire and blocking roads. Law enforcement officers in riot gear have responded with flash-bang grenades, rubber bullets and other non-lethal tactics
A Home Depot shop in Paramount, roughly 20 miles (32 km) south of downtown LA, has become another key protest site. Tear gas and flash-bangs were deployed against protesters who also gathered on Saturday, and armed National Guard troops guarded a nearby business park on Sunday The downtown Federal Building has been a particular flashpoint after it emerged that ICE detainees were allegedly being held there. ICE accused "over 1,000 rioters" of surrounding and attacking the building on Saturday
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said it made 29 arrests on Saturday. A further 27 people were arrested on Sunday A Home Depot shop in Paramount, roughly 20 miles (32 km) south of downtown LA, has been another site of confrontation between authorities and protesters
Separately, about 60 people were arrested and three officers injured following unrest in San Francisco on Sunday, police there said Across the city, hundreds of people have been arrested in recent days, according to an update on Tuesday from Mayor Karen Bass
On Monday, protests continued their demonstrations and police fired stun grenades to try to disperse people. The unrest calmed later in the day with fewer violent incidents and people on the streets than over the weekend Elsewhere in America's second-largest city, life continues as normal.
Elsewhere in the sprawling city of LA, life continues as normal - and some areas were closed off over the weekend for the LA Pride parade. Which other US cities are protesting?
Several others places have joined LA.
On Tuesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott - who is a Republican like Trump - ordered the state's National Guard to deploy to San Antonio, ahead of planned rallies. Police also confronted protesters in Austin and Dallas
Thousands of protestors gathered in New York on Tuesday, where police told the BBC that "multiple" arrests had been made at the largely peaceful demos
And elsewhere in California, thousands of people have protested in San Francisco - with more than 150 arrested after a demonstration near an ICE office turned violent on Sunday
Other flashpoints include Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia and Washington DC
LA's protests in maps and pictures
How demos erupted after rumours of immigration raid
Analysis: This is a political fight Trump is eager to have
What is the National Guard, and why did Trump deploy it?What is the National Guard, and why did Trump deploy it?
Watch: 'We'll be very, very strong in terms of law and order' - Trump Watch: LA protests are "full blown assault on peace", Trump says
On Saturday, Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard members to the Los Angeles area, triggering a political row with state politicians. Trump has deployed a total number of 4,000 National Guard members and has mobilised 700 US marines, triggering a row with state politicians.
On Monday evening, he ordered another 2,000 National Guard members to the west-coast city. The Pentagon also called up 700 marines to assist with the efforts.
The National Guard acts as a hybrid entity that serves both state and federal interests. Typically, a state's force is activated at the request of the governor.The National Guard acts as a hybrid entity that serves both state and federal interests. Typically, a state's force is activated at the request of the governor.
Trump circumvented that step by invoking a rarely-used federal law, arguing that the protests constituted "a form of rebellion against the authority of the government of the United States".Trump circumvented that step by invoking a rarely-used federal law, arguing that the protests constituted "a form of rebellion against the authority of the government of the United States".
This is reportedly the first time the National Guard has been activated without request of the state's governor since 1965.This is reportedly the first time the National Guard has been activated without request of the state's governor since 1965.
The move has been condemned by California Governor Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass, who said they believed local police could handle the situation. The move has been condemned by California Governor Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass, who said it would inflame matters - and that local police could handle the situation.
Newsom accused Trump of an "illegal" act that was "putting fuel on this fire", and then sued Trump's administration. Amid an escalating war of words on Tuesday, Newsom likened protesters in LA to animals, and urged an audience to boo Newsom. The California governor accused his political opponent of attacking democracy.
In its lawsuit filed on Monday, California argued that Trump was going against the US Constitution, which has protections for states' rights , in deploying the guard against the governor's wishes. The 10th amendment says that any power not expressly granted to the federal government in the Constitution goes to the states. A CBS News/YouGov poll conducted in early June, before the protests kicked off, found 54% of Americans saying they approved of Trump's deportation policy, and 50% approved of how he was handling immigration.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta called the deployment an "inflammatory escalation unsupported by conditions on the ground" and "exceeds the federal government's authority".
A CBS News/YouGov poll conducted in early June, before the protests kicked off, found 54% of Americans saying they approved of Trump's deportation policy, and 50% approved of how he is handling immigration.
That compares with smaller numbers of 42% who gave approval to his economic policy and 39% for his policy on tackling inflation.That compares with smaller numbers of 42% who gave approval to his economic policy and 39% for his policy on tackling inflation.
Watch: "We stand with all Angelinos no matter where you were born," says LA Mayor
What are the other agencies involved?What are the other agencies involved?
The role of the National Guard is to protect federal agents, including ICE and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel, as they carry out their duties.The role of the National Guard is to protect federal agents, including ICE and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel, as they carry out their duties.
The troops will not be conducting their own immigration raids or performing regular policing - which remains the role of the (LAPD). The US Marines, too, lack the authority to make arrests and are tasked only with protection duties.
The law generally prohibits domestic use of federal troops for civilian law enforcement, outside of some exceptions like the Insurrection Act. So the troops will not be conducting their own immigration raids or performing regular policing - which remains the role of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
There are exceptions under which federal troops can be used for civilian law enforcement - for example under the Insurrection Act.
Although Trump has threatened to invoke that act in the past, during the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020, for example, he has not done so here.Although Trump has threatened to invoke that act in the past, during the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020, for example, he has not done so here.
Trump's allies have defended his decision to mobilise the National Guard. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth also said active-duty US marines stationed at nearby Camp Pendleton would be sent if needed and were on "high alert". Watch: The solution to the protests is to "stop" immigration raids, says LA mayor
Who is ICE deporting?Who is ICE deporting?
The recent raids are part of the president's aim to enact the "biggest deportation operation" in US history. Los Angeles, where over one-third of the population is born outside of the US, has been a key target for operations.The recent raids are part of the president's aim to enact the "biggest deportation operation" in US history. Los Angeles, where over one-third of the population is born outside of the US, has been a key target for operations.
In early May, ICE announced it had arrested 239 undocumented migrants during a week-long operation in the LA area, as overall arrests and deportations lagged behind Trump's expectations.In early May, ICE announced it had arrested 239 undocumented migrants during a week-long operation in the LA area, as overall arrests and deportations lagged behind Trump's expectations.
The following month, the White House increased its goal for ICE officials to make at least 3,000 arrests per day.The following month, the White House increased its goal for ICE officials to make at least 3,000 arrests per day.
Authorities have expanded their search increasingly to include workplaces such as restaurants and retail shops.Authorities have expanded their search increasingly to include workplaces such as restaurants and retail shops.
The ambitious deportation campaign has included removing migrants to a mega-prison in El Salvador, including at least one who was in the US legally. Many of Trump's actions have been met by legal challenges.The ambitious deportation campaign has included removing migrants to a mega-prison in El Salvador, including at least one who was in the US legally. Many of Trump's actions have been met by legal challenges.
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