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Protests in Los Angeles: Trump versus Newsom in the chaos of migration!
Protests against Trump's immigration policies sparked in Los Angeles, triggered by ICE raids. Violence and arrests characterized the events.
Protests in Los Angeles: Trump versus Newsom in the chaos of migration!
The mood in Los Angeles is heated. Since the beginning of June 2023, there have been heated protests against President Donald Trump's migration and deportation policies in the city and other large US cities. The current unrest was triggered by raids by US Customs and Immigration Services (ICE), which carried out targeted operations in Latino neighborhoods. Hundreds of people were arrested in these actions, leading to a wave of protests. Bachhausen.de reports that the dispute has broken out between Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom over the situation in LA.
Trump describes the situation in Los Angeles as "burning" and chaos, prompting him to send the National Guard and Marines to LA. Newsom and other officials emphasize that the protests are largely peaceful and the situation is under control. Despite these reassuring words, media shows both peaceful demonstrations and violent clashes between police and protesters.
The wave of protests is growing
The current development in Los Angeles is not an isolated case. The protests are spreading across America. Demonstrations also took place in cities such as San Francisco, New York, Santa Ana, Austin, Dallas, Atlanta and Louisville. Stern.de describes that in San Francisco thousands of people took to the streets, mostly peacefully, although there were minor incidents towards the evening. The case was similar in New York, where protesters gathered in the lobby of Trump Tower.
However, tensions rose noticeably in Los Angeles. Police used tear gas and rubber bullets against demonstrators, all of whom were protesting against the violent detention of migrants. As early as June 7, 2025, [Tagesschau.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/ Amerika/los-angeles-einwanderer-razzien-proteste-violent-100.html) reported over 40 arrests during the raids - many protesters demanded the release of those arrested and gathered in front of a federal court and near a prison.
Further developments in sight
The actions of ICE and the associated protests are causing heated debates. Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles sharply criticized the immigration authorities' actions and spoke of "terror in our communities." At the same time, Trump's deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller emphasized that federal law must be enforced. Bachhausen.de points out that the predominantly peaceful picture of the protests is marred by some riots, in which demonstrators throw stones and e-scooters at LAPD vehicles and also set one vehicle on fire.
A video of burning police cars shared on social media is from an older incident in 2020 and is not related to current events. This type of misinformation further fuels the discussion surrounding the protests.
With such tense developments, it remains to be seen how the situation in Los Angeles and beyond will continue to unfold. It is becoming clear that the protests against Trump's immigration policy could further deepen social divisions in the USA.