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Protesters and Journalists Sue DHS Over Use of Force in Los Angeles Immigration Raids

Plaintiffs seek injunctive relief plus a temporary restraining order to halt further use of less-lethal munitions in Los Angeles

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A protester attempts to evade a Department of Homeland Security officer after federal immigration authorities conducted an operation on Friday, June 6, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
A protestor holds up a Mexican flag as burning cars line the street on June 08, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Tensions in the city remain high after the Trump administration called in the National Guard against the wishes of city leaders following two days of clashes with police during a series of immigration raids. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Overview

  • This week, plaintiffs including the Los Angeles Press Club, NewsGuild-Communications Workers of America and the ACLU filed federal lawsuits against DHS and Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles federal court.
  • The complaints accuse Homeland Security officers of using tear gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets and other less-lethal munitions indiscriminately against protesters, journalists and legal observers.
  • Plaintiffs seek injunctive relief plus a temporary restraining order to halt further deployments of such munitions during immigration-related demonstrations.
  • Protests that began June 6 in response to immigration raids led President Trump to send National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles.
  • Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the military deployment as a blatant abuse of power and California has sued the administration over the troop orders.