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Masked ICE Raids in Los Angeles Lead to Violent Clashes

The administration defends the practice by pointing to a 413% rise in assaults on agents.

A protester holds a placard as they gather around the Los Angeles Federal Building following multiple detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in downtown Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 6, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Cole/File Photo
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John Sandweg, with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, speaks during a news conference on counterfeit merchandise at the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII media center, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, in New York.

Overview

  • Violent clashes broke out in Los Angeles this weekend during masked ICE raids targeting alleged immigration offenders.
  • President Trump has demanded the arrest of masked protesters, contrasting his stance with support for masked ICE agents during enforcement operations.
  • Democratic lawmakers and civil rights groups label the mask policy an intimidation tactic that shields agents from accountability.
  • The Department of Homeland Security cites a 413% surge in assaults on ICE personnel as justification for face coverings.
  • Former acting ICE director John Sandweg warns that widespread mask use in routine arrests risks public confusion and potential violence.