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ICE Raids Sweep Los Angeles, Result in 44 Arrests and Street Clashes

Local leaders say the operation reflects a national escalation of immigration enforcement that is sowing fear in immigrant communities

FILE - A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer listens during a briefing, Jan. 27, 2025, in Silver Spring, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Protesters blocking the garage entrance of the Los Angeles Federal Building react as police fires pepper spray at them following multiple detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in downtown Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 6, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Cole
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Overview

  • On June 6, ICE agents executed coordinated raids at seven locations across Los Angeles, including Home Depot stores and the fashion district, detaining 44 people.
  • Protesters gathered at multiple raid sites and clashed with federal agents, who deployed flash-bang grenades, tear gas and pepper spray to disperse crowds.
  • Service Employees International Union President David Huerta was injured and detained while observing the operations, prompting demands for his immediate release.
  • Mayor Karen Bass and a coalition of city councilmembers denounced the raids as terrorizing tactics, while the LAPD confirmed it did not participate in civil immigration enforcement.
  • The sweeps are part of President Trump’s directive for ICE to boost daily arrests to around 1,600, reflecting a broader national crackdown that has led to legal challenges in sanctuary jurisdictions.