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 14, 2025, 4:04 AM GMT

Counterprotester disrupts Riverside demonstration, leads police on brief chase

In Riverside, a demonstration against ICE raids was disrupted by a counterprotester who allegedly led police on a brief chase.

Footage shows the suspect being taken into custody.

In Riverside, a protest against ICE raids was disrupted by a counterprotester who allegedly led police on a brief chase.

Riverside police say the man tried to start a conflict with protesters. When officers tried to confront the man, he allegedly committed "some violations" and led them on a brief chase, Officer Ryan Railsback said.

The suspect crashed into a telephone pole and the chase ended at a home linked to him, Railsback said.

Police say they found a gun in his car. Video also shows police pulling out a Trump flag from the vehicle.

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Jun 14, 2025, 2:35 AM GMT

Marines make first temporary detention in LA

A man was temporarily detained by U.S. Marines at the Wilshire Federal Building, according to the U.S. Army North. The temporary detention marks the first time federal troops have detained a civilian since they were deployed to L.A.

A statement from the U.S. Army North said the troops have the authority to temporarily detain people under specific circumstances. Those detentions end when the person can be transferred to "appropriate civilian law enforcement personnel."

- The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Jun 14, 2025, 1:31 AM GMT

'Summer of Resistance' campaign calls for end to raids, deportations

In response to the ICE raids across Los Angeles, labor and immigrant rights groups are launching what they're calling a "Summer of Resistance," a rapid response effort calling for an end to the raids and mass deportations.

Several groups gathered Friday afternoon at La Plazita Olvera in downtown Los Angeles, calling the raids "a moral and spiritual issue." Friday marked one week of increased demonstrations in L.A., crisis response and for many, grief.

In response to the ICE raids across Los Angeles, labor and immigrant rights groups are launching what they're calling a "Summer of Resistance," a rapid response effort to oppose the raids and mass deportations.

"What we have lived through and witnessed in the past few days is terrorism against our community," said Martha Arévalo, the executive director of the Central American Resource Center (CARECEN). "We have witnessed kidnappings of our community."

The 30-day campaign centers on non-violent tactics, including fasting, prayer, art, and know-your-rights training sessions.

"The campaign is rooted in tactics from the civil rights to the farm worker movement, and that's why we're here as a united front," said Vladimir Carrasco with the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles.

The groups gathered against an art installation of the U.S. Constitution, brought in by a collective of artists.

"The 'We the People,' for me, is a reminder of where our power is, and who this country is supposed to exist for," said Bill Moyer, the executive director of the Backbone Campaign, a nonviolent movement-building organization that uses creative tactical tools and artful activism. "I feel like it's intensely important for people who have tools to show up with those tools."

Meanwhile, members of United Teachers Los Angeles expressed their support for students and families that have been impacted by the raids.

"My father was deported when I was a teenager, and so I know a lot of my students are going through the same thing," said one member.

Attendance counselors said they want families experiencing fear to know there are resources in schools.

"Please come to the schools and ask to speak with the attendance counselor, because we can help you find and refer us for housing, immigration, food, mental health support," said Sofia Ryan, a child welfare and attendance counselor.

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Jun 14, 2025, 12:46 AM GMT

ATF National Response Team deploys to LA to investigate arson cases during anti-ICE protests

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has deployed its National Response Team to Los Angeles to investigate a series of fires set during recent anti-ICE demonstrations in downtown L.A.

At least two Waymo vehicles and a CHP patrol vehicle were seen being set on fire last weekend amid escalating tensions in L.A. as thousands of protesters took to the streets in response to President Donald Trump's extraordinary deployment of the National Guard.

Waymo announced Monday it is temporarily suspending service in downtown L.A. after several of its self-driving cars were torched Sunday. The self-driving cars will still operate in other parts of the city. Waymo cars use lithium-ion batteries, which release toxic gases into the air when burned.

The National Response Team, composed of veteran ATF Special Agents, forensic chemists, explosives enforcement officers, fire protection engineers, accelerant detection canines, explosives detection canines, specialists in intelligence, computer forensics and audit support, will work to determine the origin and cause of the fires and identify those responsible.

"The cause of these fires is quite obvious," said ATF Special Agent in Charge Kenneth Cooper of the Los Angeles Field Division. "The task at hand now is to determine who is responsible. ATF's National Response Team is going to be a tremendous asset, and we look forward to the results of their efforts to hold the responsible parties accountable."

Previously, the ATF National Response Team has been deployed to the Maui wildfire disaster, the Conception dive boat fire and the 2020 Midwest civil unrest.