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Australian Journalist Struck by Rubber Bullet in LA Immigration Raid Protests

Albanese has pressed US authorities for answers after speaking with Tomasi, demanding a swift LAPD investigation

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 8: ICE officers and national guards confront with protesters outside of the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles, California on June 8, 2025 amid protests over immigration raids. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Overview

  • Protests began on June 6 in Los Angeles against ICE immigration raids, escalating into clashes with police and National Guard troops deployed at President Trump’s order
  • On June 9, Nine News correspondent Lauren Tomasi—clearly identified as media—was hit in the leg by a rubber bullet, suffered minor injuries and has returned to reporting
  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the footage as horrific, spoke directly with Tomasi and raised the incident with US authorities
  • The Los Angeles Police Department has opened a formal investigation into the shooting, with Chief Jim McDonnell expressing concern over press safety in crowd-control operations
  • The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance and Australian lawmakers have condemned the incident and urged stronger protections for frontline journalists