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Last updated: Thursday, June 12, 2025 6:41PM GMT
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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Protests over immigration raids in the Los Angeles area have continued since Friday amid a series of sweeps carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Most demonstrations have been peaceful, but some protests became chaotic over the weekend. On Tuesday, an overnight curfew was imposed on a one-square-mile section of downtown Los Angeles as city leaders attempt to stop vandalism.

The curfew was in effect for a second night Wednesday as smaller protests popped up in other parts of L.A. County.

A hearing is set for Thursday over Gov. Gavin Newsom's request to stop troops from coming to California amid anti-ICE protests after President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of roughly 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines to L.A.

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Jun 12, 2025, 12:45 AM

Timeline: How ICE raids sparked LA protests

As demonstrations continue in Los Angeles and spread to other cities across California and the nation, watch the video for a timeline on how the conflict has unfolded.

With migrant communities already living in fear amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, ICE raids in downtown Los Angeles sparked days of protests.
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Jun 08, 2025, 4:23 PM GMT

11 arrests made at downtown LA protest, police say

According to police, 11 arrests were made at Saturday night's protests outside the federal building in downtown Los Angeles.

The arrests were primarily for failure to disperse once the order was given for an unlawful demonstration.

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Jun 08, 2025, 4:17 PM GMT

LAPD, LASD say they're not taking part in immigration enforcement

The Los Angeles Police Department and the L.A. County Sheriff's Department say they have come in to help clear the streets and protect lives, but will not take part in immigration enforcement.

Chief Jim McDonnell and Sheriff Robert Luna have repeatedly said they will not enforce federal immigration law, but will protect the lives of federal agents and protesters.

Their lack of willingness to engage has led to federal leaders criticizing local police as being unhelpful and leading to the need for National Guard.

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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.