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🚨 National Guard Deployed in L.A. Amid Anti‑ICE Protests

President Trump has federalized the California National Guard and authorized the deployment of 2,000 troops to Los Angeles County, in response to what his administration describes as “lawlessness” during mass protests triggered by ICE raids
Trump officials, including border czar Tom Homan, have called the demonstrations a “violent insurrection” and emphasized a zero‑tolerance stance on any assault against federal agents

ICE raids were conducted June 6 and 7 in locations across the city—such as downtown, the fashion district, Paramount (including near a Home Depot), and Westlake—leading to the arrest of 44–118 individuals accused of immigration violations
In Paramount, these operations triggered protests where federal agents deployed tear gas, flash‑bangs, and riot gear; at least one car was set ablaze in the chaos
Demonstrators clashed with agents, reportedly throwing rocks, concrete, and firecrackers. Federal officials also allege that some protesters assaulted ICE personnel and targeted federal property

Gov. Gavin Newsom strongly criticized the federal action, calling it “purposefully inflammatory” and warned it would only escalate tensions. He affirmed that state and local law enforcement—including the CHP, LAPD, and LA Sheriff’s Office—had the situation under control
Mayor Karen Bass condemned the raids, stating they “sow terror” within immigrant communities and affirmed that peaceful protest is a right, but violence won’t be tolerated
Federal leaders like DHS and Stephen Miller justified their response, saying local leaders' rhetoric had incited violence against ICE and described the unrest as an "insurrection"

Trump has invoked the Insurrection Act, which grants the federal government the power to assume control of the National Guard in cases of insurrection or domestic violence—and legal scholars note this is a rare federal takeover
While California has previously seen Guard deployments during events like the 1992 L.A. riots, those were typically at the request of state officials—not imposed federally

Presence: National Guard troops have arrived in Los Angeles County (especially near Paramount) and are prepared to back federal law enforcement if unrest continues
Local response: LAPD and local sheriff deputies are coordinating to preserve order, though LAPD disputes claims of delayed response to earlier clashes
Protests remain ongoing across June 6–7, with continued friction between protesters and federal agents

This is a significant escalation in the federal-state standoff, with rare use of the Insurrection Act and federal deployment of California’s National Guard.
Tensions remain high, with both sides warning that more unrest or federal overreach could spark further conflict.
Keep an eye on whether federal troops restrict or disperse protests and how local agencies respond—this could become a pivotal moment in U.S. civil-federal relations.