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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 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.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Marines join National Guard in LA as tensions rise ahead of weekend protests
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
California National Guard troops keep watch, as protests against immigration sweeps continue, in Los Angeles, June 9, 2025.
1 month ago

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."
1 month ago
California National Guard are positioned at the Federal Building on Tuesday, June 11, 2025, in downtown Los Angeles.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Legal battle brews over Trump's deployment of National Guard in California
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Democrats expressed outrage after Sen. Alex Padilla of California was forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference on Thursday.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: California Sen. Padilla forcibly removed from DHS Secretary Noem’s news conference
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: California senator physically removed from DHS presser
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Sen. Alex Padilla speaks after being forcibly removed from DHS Press Conference
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during an address, June 10, 2025.
1 month ago

Protests against immigration raids spread across US

Demonstrations are growing from coast to coast as President Donald Trump’s deportation efforts ramp up.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Protests against immigration raids spread across US
1 month ago

Photos show National Guard with rifles on ICE enforcement missions

California is suing, saying troops are engaged in illegal law enforcement.
1 month ago
National Guardsmen accompany ICE officers while they detain a man in Los Angeles.
1 month ago

'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. 
1 month ago
Huntington Park Mayor Arturo Flores, who is a Marine veteran, spoke directly to servicemembers deployed to the protests by President Donald Trump's administration. 
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: LA County supervisor: Lack of ‘sensible coordination’ between authorities
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Legal concerns in Los Angeles ICE protests
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Political fallout continues from Los Angeles protests
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks to the press, outside the West Wing of the White House, in Washington, June 11, 2025.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Authorities said they've identified the suspect as 40-year-old Compton resident Elpidio Reyna, who is considered a fugitive by the FBI.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
The FBI is searching for Elpidio Reyna, 40, of Compton, California, for allegedly assaulting a federal officer.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Trump defends show of force in LA amid protests
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: LA mayor imposes curfew downtown amid immigration protests
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters in the Oval Office of the the White House, June 10, 2025, in Washington.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago

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.”
1 month ago
Timeline: How ICE raids sparked Los Angeles protests
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Showdown in Los Angeles over immigration protests
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Immigrant rights organizer calls for continued peaceful protest in LA
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Huerta, 58, the president of the Service Employees International Union California, was arrested while protesting an immigration raid in Los Angeles.
1 month ago

How the immigration protests in Los Angeles started

Tensions escalated after President Donald Trump called up the National Guard over the objections of state and city leaders.
1 month ago
Members of the California National Guard stand guard in front of the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building in Los Angeles, June 9, 2025.