Troops arrive in LA as Trump sends National Guard to curb immigration raid protests

npr.orgPublished: 6/8/2025

Summary

"Protesters against U.S. immigration sweeps in Los Angeles have sparked a wave of unrest, prompting California's National Guard to deploy 2,000 troops following President Trump's request to curb the violence. Trump has criticized protesters as 'Radical Left' and 'often paid troublemakers,' while state officials deny widespread violence but accuse him of inflating chaos for immigration enforcement purposes. Meanwhile, local agencies like the Los Angeles Police Department and Sheriff's Department are on standby to ensure public safety as ICE operations continue."