Amidst growing protests against immigration raids, President Trump deployed federal forces to Los Angeles, raising concerns about authoritarian overreach. The deployment of 700 US marines and 4000 National Guard troops came as demonstrations against immigration policies spread to various cities including San Francisco, Dallas, Austin, and New York City.

California officials highlighted that the violence in LA was mainly concentrated in the downtown area, emphasizing that the rest of the city and state remained peaceful. Governor Gavin Newscom criticized Trump's actions as federal overreach, accusing his administration of provoking the riots and pushing the country towards authoritarian rule.

Trump's immigration policy architect Stephen Miller accused political leaders in California and Los Angeles of supporting insurrectionist mobs. MAGA supporters used incidents of violence and looting to justify the federal military intervention, claiming that the city would have been destroyed without it.

However, the heavy-handed response of federal forces was evident when troops reportedly aimed and shot rubber bullets at a reporter, drawing criticism from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The incident also caught the attention of the Indian government, raising concerns about the treatment of individuals during deportations.

The protests in Los Angeles were sparked by the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigrants, leading to the deportation of several individuals without due process. This move, orchestrated by Stephen Miller, caused panic and alarm in immigrant communities, affecting even those with legal documentation.

Democrats in California, who have strong ties to immigrant communities, expressed fear and concern over the raids, urging the Trump administration to halt the crackdown to protect the people, neighborhoods, and economy of Los Angeles.