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Trump Affirms Peaceful Protest Rights as LA Clashes Persist

Los Angeles officials declared a local emergency, imposed a curfew, deployed thousands of National Guard troops following ICE raids that sparked nationwide protests.

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Overview

  • Protests against ICE raids entered their sixth day in Los Angeles on June 11 as clashes with law enforcement continued and demonstrations spread to other U.S. cities.
  • President Trump ordered roughly 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 U.S. Marines to Los Angeles to restore order after episodes of violence and vandalism.
  • White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt reiterated that the president “absolutely supports peaceful protests” while vowing zero tolerance for assaults on law enforcement.
  • Trump warned that anyone planning to disrupt his June 14 military parade in Washington would face “very big force.”
  • Despite the ongoing unrest, the administration confirmed it will continue mass deportation operations across Los Angeles County.