Trump protests escalate with troop deployment in Los Angeles
The Trump protests over recent ICE immigration raids in Los Angeles took a new turn as former President Trump deployed National Guard troops and Marines to the city. Critics called it a dangerous overreach, while supporters praised it as a firm response to escalating unrest theguardian.com+9theguardian.com+9wsj.com+9.
What triggered the Trump protests in L.A.?
Tensions flared when ICE executed multiple raids targeting non-criminal immigrants, including day laborers. Protests—initially peaceful—erupted into clashes around federal buildings and in districts like Compton and Paramount teenvogue.com.
One demonstrator was caught in tear gas after a Home Depot raid. The demonstrations spurred solidarity marches in cities like New York, Boston, and Chicago .
Troops in the streets: First use of federal military in 60 years
Trump authorized approximately 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines under Title 10 powers—marking the first federal deployment without a governor’s request since 1965 wsj.com+6teenvogue.com+6theguardian.com+6.
California officials, including Gov. Newsom and LA Mayor Bass, challenged the move as unconstitutional and criticized it as a political spectacle cntraveler.com+2teenvogue.com+2theguardian.com+2.
National reaction to Trump protests
Cities coast to coast—San Francisco, Boston, New York, Seattle—saw solidarity rallies. Over 100 protesters were arrested in L.A. alone, with dozens more detained in other states people.com+13en.wikipedia.org+13en.wikipedia.org+13.
Democrats in Congress are now using the controversy to reassess ICE funding and oversight, spotlighting broader immigration policy debates axios.com+8axios.com+8theguardian.com+8.
Legal and constitutional concerns
Legal experts warned of the long-term risks to civil-military norms when federal troops are deployed on domestic soil theguardian.com+2wired.com+2teenvogue.com+2.
California filed a lawsuit over the troop deployment, citing violations of state sovereignty and the Posse Comitatus Act politico.com.
What happens next in these Trump protests?
- Curfews and deployments remain in effect in downtown L.A., with tight security around federal facilities .
- D.C. “No Kings” rallies are planned for June 14, signaling potential escalation cntraveler.com+1politico.com+1.
- Congressional action: Democrats are weighing ICE funding reforms and oversight measures ahead of the next budget cycle .
Why these Trump protests matter
This clash isn’t just about immigration. It highlights deep divisions over federal authority, civil liberties, and how America handles dissent. The unprecedented deployment of troops raises questions about democratic norms and the boundaries of executive power.
Learn more about the ICE raids behind the Trump protests
- Politico on the “sea change” in ICE deportations cntraveler.com+8wired.com+8teenvogue.com+8politico.com
- Wired analysis on civil-military implications of troop use teenvogue.com+2wired.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2
- Teen Vogue outline of federal military deployment teenvogue.com+1wired.com+1
🔗 Original article: Read the full coverage on The New York Times:
“Trump Immigration ICE Democrats” (NYT, June 10, 2025)
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