LA immigration protests live updates: National Guard members arriving in Los Angeles
The Trump administration has deployed the California National Guard in response to protests in Los Angeles that began Friday evening over immigration enforcement operations, which resulted in some clashes between demonstrators and authorities, the White House said in a statement.
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum "deploying 2,000 National Guardsmen to address the lawlessness" in California as demonstrations opposing Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations continue in the state, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement Saturday evening.
Earlier Saturday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the federal government was moving to "take over the California National Guard," calling the move "purposefully inflammatory" and saying it will "only escalate tensions."Jun 8, 4:41 PMMexico's president says 35 citizens of her country arrested in LA ICE raids
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico said on Sunday that 35 Mexican citizens were arrested in Los Angeles raids conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Friday.The ICE raids set off violent protests and clashes between demonstrators and immigration officers, officials said.Sheinbaum said Mexican authorities, including staff from the Mexican Consulate in Los Angeles, are in touch with those arrested."Mexicans living in the United States are good men and women," Sheinbaum said. "These are men who left for the United States to seek a better life for themselves and their families. They are not criminals. They are good men and women."-ABC News' Victoria Beaule
Jun 8, 1:15 PMUS Northern Command confirms National Guard troops are in LA
The U.S. Northern Command has confirmed that National Guard troops are on the ground in Los Angeles.The California National Guard 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) "has deployed approximately 300 soldiers to 3 separate locations in the greater Los Angeles area," the U.S. Northern Command posted on X.
"They are conducting safety and protection of federal property & personnel," the post added.The announcement came about an hour after a previous post confirming that the deployment had begun, noting that "additional information will be provided as units are identified and deployed."
The U.S. Northern Command's mission is to "provide command and control of Department of Defense homeland defense efforts and to coordinate defense support of civil authorities," according to its official website.
Jun 8, 12:33 PM300 National Guard troops in LA, says Gov. Newsom
Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom's office told ABC News Sunday morning that about 300 National Guard troops are on the ground there, far fewer than the 2,000 the White House said had been deployed in their Saturday-evening statement.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, 11 arrests were made at Saturday night's protests outside the federal building in downtown LA. The arrests were primarily for failure to disperse once the order was given for an unlawful demonstration, according to officials.-ABC News' Alex Stone
Jun 8, 10:56 AMMultiple arrests made at protests in LA and New York, says FBI
The deputy director of the FBI said "multiple arrests" have been made in both Los Angeles and New York after protests broke out in both cities due to immigration enforcement."We are not intimidated or apprehensive," FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said on Sunday morning in a post on X. "Illegal immigration operations will continue, and anyone using violence to obstruct or impede these operations will be investigated and prosecuted."
Bongino added, "We are not stopping or slowing down."Bongino said many of those arrested "will face federal charges, along with local and state charges.""It will not end well for you if you choose violence. Choose wisely," Bongino said.In a post on X Saturday night, FBI Director Kash Patel warned: "Hit a cop, you're going to jail… doesn't matter where you came from, how you got here, or what movement speaks to you. If the local police force won't back our men and women on the thin blue line, we @FBI will.""Violence and intimidation against federal law enforcement will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law," according to a Sunday-morning post on X by the Department of Homeland Security. "These violent rioters are fighting against LAW and ORDER," the post added.-ABC News' Luke Barr
Jun 8, 10:16 AMHouse Speaker Johnson defends National Guard deployment to LA
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he is 'not concerned at all' over President Donald Trump's order to send 2,000 National Guard troops to respond to immigration protests in Los Angeles.
'I think the president did exactly what he needed to do,' Johnson told ABC News' "This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl on Sunday. 'That is real leadership and he has the authority and the responsibility to do it.'Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said he is prepared to mobilize Marines if the violence continues. Pressed if sending Marines into the streets of American cities is warranted, Johnson said, 'We have to be prepared to do what is necessary.'-ABC News' Lauren Peller
Jun 8, 7:42 AMNational Guard members begin arriving in Los Angeles
Members of the California National Guard arrived in Downtown Los Angeles shortly before 4 a.m. local time on Sunday morning, with some vehicles stopping in front of the Hall of Justice, which is next to City Hall.
-ABC News' Jennifer Watts
Jun 8, 4:14 AMMultiple people detained after LAPD dispersal order issued
Multiple people were detained after reentering an area the Los Angeles Police Department had ordered them to leave, the department said."Those detained will be arrested and booked for failing to disperse from an area where an unlawful assembly was ordered," the department's Central Division said in a statement posted on social media at midnight.An order to disperse had been issued about three hours prior.The division said "multiple" people were detained on Alameda Street between Aliso and Temple streets, which are near the local office of the U.S. Justice Department, on the eastern side of Downtown Los Angeles.Police officials didn't say how many people had been taken into custody.-ABC News' Jessica Gorman
Jun 7, 11:23 PMLA mayor calls reports of unrest outside the city 'deeply concerning'
LA Mayor Karen Bass, who condemned the Trump administration's immigration enforcement actions on Friday as stoking fear, called reports of unrest Saturday outside the city limits disturbing.
"This is a difficult time for our city," Bass said in a statement on X. "As we recover from an unprecedented natural disaster, many in our community are feeling fear following recent federal immigration enforcement actions across Los Angeles County. Reports of unrest outside the city, including in Paramount, are deeply concerning. We've been in direct contact with officials in Washington, D.C., and are working closely with law enforcement to find the best path forward. Everyone has the right to peacefully protest, but let me be clear: violence and destruction are unacceptable, and those responsible will be held accountable."
Jun 7, 11:16 PMLAPD says protests within city limits Saturday remained peaceful
In contrast to the clashes seen in the cities of Paramount and Compton, demonstrations in the city of Los Angeles against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operations "remained peaceful," the Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement."While today's events concluded without incident, the LAPD remains fully prepared to respond swiftly and appropriately to any potential acts of civil unrest. Our commitment to safeguarding the rights, safety, and well-being of all Angelenos continues—day and night."
Jun 7, 11:07 PMHegseth says National Guard being mobilized immediately, active-duty Marines on 'high alert'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Defense Department is "mobilizing the National Guard IMMEDIATELY to support federal law enforcement in Los Angeles."Hegseth said if violence continues, "active duty Marines at Camp Pendleton will also be mobilized — they are on high alert."
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