Key Facts
• Protests against ICE immigration raids continue in Los Angeles as of June 11, 2025.
• Demonstrations have spread to cities like Austin, New York, Atlanta, and Chicago.
• Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced National Guard deployment ahead of protests.
• President Trump deployed 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles.
• A nighttime curfew was imposed in parts of downtown Los Angeles.
• Trump claims troop deployment prevented uncontrollable violence, but local officials dispute this.
• California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Trump’s justification as false.
Summary
Protests against immigration enforcement by ICE have escalated across the United States, with major demonstrations reported in Los Angeles and other cities, including Austin, New York, Atlanta, and Chicago. In response, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has deployed the National Guard to prepare for upcoming protests. President Trump has also sent 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles, enforcing a nighttime curfew in parts of the city. While Trump defends the military presence as necessary to prevent violence, California Governor Gavin Newsom and local officials have criticized his claims as inaccurate. The situation highlights growing tensions over immigration policies and their enforcement.
