Protests Erupt in Los Angeles as Trump's Military Deployment Ignites Public Outrage

International News: Los Angeles, one of America's largest and most sensitive cities, is boiling once again. The situation has rapidly gone out of control after immigration raids and the deployment of the National Guard by President Donald Trump. Clashes broke out between protesters and security forces, vehicles were set on fire, and several main routes of the city were blocked.

The incident started when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) started detaining alleged illegal immigrants and people associated with gangs. Thousands of protesters took to the streets in protest. The protests continued for the third consecutive day, many of which turned violent.

Anger on the streets, vehicles set on fire, clashes with police

On Sunday, a massive crowd of protesters assembled outside the Federal Building in Los Angeles. The protesters raised slogans against immigration raids and the deployment of the National Guard. Soon the atmosphere became tense—several vehicles were set on fire, smoke covered the streets, and the police used flash bangs and smoke grenades to control the crowd.

Three self-driving Waymo cars were set on fire, and several other vehicles were vandalized and damaged. A major freeway was blocked by protesters for more than an hour.

‘This is repression, an attempt to’ intimidate’—Protesters react

The people involved in the protest termed the deployment of the army as against democracy. One protester, Thomas Henning, said, "We were protesting peacefully, but the government wants to silence us with the help of fear and repression." Service Employees Union President David Huerta was injured on the spot and detained, which the union described as an action to "suppress the labor voice."

Governor Newsom launches fierce criticism, accuses Trump of violating state sovereignty

California Governor Gavin Newsom accused Trump of undermining the state's sovereignty. He wrote on social media, "There was no problem until Trump intervened. This action is an attack on state sovereignty." He urged the President to revoke the deployment order and restore authority back to the California state government.

Trump's warning: More major military action possible

President Donald Trump defended his decision, saying that the security of the country is paramount. He indicated that if the situation does not improve, the Insurrection Act can be implemented and more military forces can be deployed. US Northern Command has confirmed that 500 Marines are ready for deployment.

Political turmoil: Democrats vs Republicans face to face

While Democratic leaders—Kamala Harris, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders—called it a "strangulation of democracy," Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson supported Trump and said that

"The state government has failed to maintain law and order,” he stated. The President's action was absolutely necessary."

America appears to be once again sharply divided into two opposing camps

The situation in Los Angeles is clearly indicating that the tension over immigration and law and order in America is now on the verge of erupting. Donald Trump's military intervention could create a new political explosion — one that will also deeply impact the electoral politics of 2025.