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 11, 2025, 1:07 AM GMT

Newsom to address Californians

Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to address Californians at 6:30 p.m. as protests continue for a fifth day in Los Angeles.

You can stream the address on ABC7.com.

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Jun 11, 2025, 12:19 AM GMT

National Guard troops are now protecting ICE agents as they make arrests in LA

National Guard troops began protecting immigration agents as they made arrests in Los Angeles on Tuesday, an expansion of their duties that had been limited to protecting federal property.

Photos posted Tuesday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement show National Guard troops standing guard around officers as they made arrests.

ICE said in a statement that the troops were "providing perimeter and personnel protection for our facilities and officers who are out on daily enforcement operations." The change moves troops closer to engaging in law enforcement actions like deportations as Trump has promised.

U.S. officials said earlier Tuesday that the Guard members were authorized to provide protection and secure streets and perimeters around areas where enforcement actions are taking place. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss military operations, said the Guard members are not participating in any of the enforcement actions, but were providing security in missions in the Los Angeles area.

California National Guard stand guard along a street near protesters and Trump supporters in Santa Ana, Calif. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
California National Guard stand guard along a street near protesters and Trump supporters in Santa Ana, Calif. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
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Jun 11, 2025, 12:15 AM GMT

Anti-ICE protesters shut down 101 Freeway in DTLA

Anti-ICE protesters briefly took over the 101 Freeway just before 4 p.m. Tuesday.

AIR7 was over the scene as California Highway Patrol officers formed skirmish lines to get the protesters off the freeway.

Officers were seen confronting the protesters and pushing them back. Protesters began throwing objects at the officers as they fought back.

About 5 to 10 minutes later, CHP was able to move the protesters off the 101 Freeway and onto Aliso Street, which parallels the freeway.

Traffic remained shut down at Alameda Street.

At least two people were seen getting detained.

Anti-ICE protesters briefly took over the 101 Freeway just before 4 p.m. Tuesday.
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Jun 10, 2025, 10:46 PM GMT

Los Angeles ICE raids: Know your rights and watch out for these immigration scams

Fear is growing in immigrant communities following recent ICE raids across Southern California, and many are unsure about their rights or what to do if they're detained.

"The anxiety, distraught, fear and sadness, it's really sad. And it's not just the person without the status, it's all of their family, their children, their spouses," said immigration attorney Elsa Martinez.

Martinez wants people to know they have rights, regardless of their immigration status - and it's crucial that people understand them.

Here's what to know.