Trump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities, including Los Angeles

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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- President Trump is calling for even more expanded deportation operations in several major cities across the country, including Los Angeles.

Trump in a social media posting called on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials "to do all in their power to achieve the very important goal of delivering the single largest Mass Deportation Program in History."

The moves comes after large protests erupted in L.A. and other major cities against the Trump administration's immigration policies.

So far, it's not known how exactly that will impact L.A. But Sunday, at the president's directions, the Department of Homeland Security said it would pause most raids on farms, restaurants and hotels.

The Trump administration has continued widespread immigration enforcement activities -- with a reported goal of up to 3,000 deportations per day.

The Los Angeles Police Department has arrested 575 people related to protest activity since they started earlier this month, police said Sunday, including 14 for looting.

Last week, President Donald Trump deployed 4,000 California National Guard troops and 700 Marines to tamp down the disruptive demonstrations while the immigration raids continue.

A federal court hearing is set for Tuesday to determine whether Trump or California Gov. Gavin Newsom will control future National Guard activity going forward. Newsom challenged Trump's decision to federalize the Guard, an action U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer in San Francisco said in a ruling last week did not follow congressionally mandated procedure.

His ruling was stayed by a three-judge appellate panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in response to a Trump administration notice of appeal, temporarily keeping the National Guard troops under federal control, at least through Tuesday.

City News Service contributed to this report.

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Jun 08, 2025, 4:11 PM GMT

300 National Guard troops deployed so far

Gov. Gavin Newsom's office told ABC News about 300 National Guard troops are on the ground Sunday morning, contrary to the 2,000 the Trump administration says have been activated.

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Jun 08, 2025, 3:49 PM GMT

Restaurant workers seen helping deputies in need during protests

During Saturday's protests, workers at a Compton restaurant were seen rushing to help sheriff's deputies who appeared to have been exposed to tear gas.

In video obtained by Eyewitness News, you can see deputies sitting in restaurant booths as workers help to flush their eyes.

After a short break, the deputies put their gas masks back on and continued to help contain the protests.

During Saturday's protests, workers at a Compton restaurant were seen rushing to help sheriff's deputies who appeared to have been exposed to tear gas.
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Jun 08, 2025, 3:25 PM GMT

12-hour standoff between protesters, agents unfolds in Compton

Violence erupted Saturday night during protests in Compton.

Federal agents said they had to call the L.A. County Sheriff's Department for backup.

The standoff between protesters and agents lasted more than 12 hours.

U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said on X that "federal law enforcement operations are proceeding as planned this weekend in Los Angeles County," adding, "Anyone who obstructs federal agents will face arrest and prosecution."

Violence erupted Saturday night during immigration protests in Compton.
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Jun 08, 2025, 2:49 PM GMT

LA Pride addresses safety concerns ahead of Sunday's parade

LA Pride took to social media to address safety concerns at Sunday's parade following the immigration protests.

"At LA Pride, your safety is our top priority," read a statement posted on Instagram.

"In light of recent reports of ICE activity across the region, we want our community - especially our undocumented, immigrant, and mixed-status families - to know that we are actively working with local Law Enforcement to ensure a safe and welcoming environment at all Pride events.

We stand with you. We see you. And we will do everything in our power to protect and support our community."

The 55th annual LA Pride Parade kicks off at 11 a.m. Sunday in Hollywood.

LA Pride took to social media to address safety concerns at Sunday's parade following the immigration protests.