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LAPD Scrutinized for Targeting Journalists and Deploying Force in Anti-Deportation Protests

Internal inquiries into press mistreatment are underway after officers fired foam rounds then deployed tear gas following a citywide curfew

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Protesters rally during a demonstration in response to a series of  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids throughout the country in Los Angeles, Calif., on Wednesday, June 11th, 2025.
Los Angeles police officers arrest demonstrators after giving an order to disperse, during a protest in response to a series of  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids throughout the country in Los Angeles, Calif., on Wednesday, June 11th, 2025.
Protesters rally during a demonstration in response to a series of  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids throughout the country in Los Angeles, Calif., on Wednesday, June 11th, 2025.

Overview

  • Protests entered their sixth day with a heavy police presence using flash-bang grenades and less-lethal munitions to break up demonstrations
  • Mayor Karen Bass’s curfew led to more than 200 arrests on Tuesday night as crowds defied the restrictions
  • LAPD is investigating at least two complaints of journalist mistreatment and the Sheriff’s Department is reviewing video of multiple press incidents
  • Reporters from outlets including Southlander and KTLA-TV say they were struck by foam rounds despite displaying press credentials
  • Demonstrators have largely maintained peaceful rallies and marches to protest President Trump’s mass deportation agenda