Trump's Immigration Crackdown Sparks Protests and Clashes

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass criticized individuals vandalizing the city amid widespread protests in response to immigration raids. CNN correspondent Stephanie Elam reported on the looting and vandalism in downtown LA, where law enforcement authorities and demonstrators have clashed for two days, prompting President Donald Trump to deploy 2,000 National Guardsmen to disperse the protests.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called "absurd" former President Trump's claims that protesters in LA were paid by California officials to engage in demonstrations, speaking to CNN's Erin Burnett about the unfounded allegations.

A curfew is now in effect in parts of downtown Los Angeles, covering an area of roughly one square mile, affecting fewer than 100,000 of the city's 4 million residents, amid immigration protests that have led to clashes between law enforcement authorities and demonstrators for two days, prompting President Donald Trump to deploy 2,000 National Guardsmen to disperse the protests.

Protesters and police faced off in scattered protests in downtown Los Angeles for a fourth day, with officers dispersing and detaining some protesters after objects were thrown at them, and damage limited to a portion of downtown LA. The protests began in response to immigration raids, prompting President Donald Trump to deploy 2,000 National Guardsmen to disperse the protests.

LA residents are reacting to the deployment of around 700 Marines to help protect federal personnel and property as protests continue in the city, sparked by immigration raids and clashes between law enforcement and demonstrators, with CNN speaking to residents to gather their reactions.

Protests in downtown Los Angeles have entered their fourth day in response to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, with CNN's Kyung Lah reporting from the center of the demonstrations. Senator Bernie Sanders criticized President Trump's decision to deploy National Guard troops in Los Angeles, claiming that Trump "wants all of the power" and is rapidly moving the US "into authoritarianism." The protests are part of a broader controversy surrounding the Trump administration's policies, including a public feud with billionaire Elon Musk, tariffs, and a sweeping domestic policy bill that has sparked backlash from various quarters.

New York police detained protesters during an anti-ICE march after warning them to stay on the sidewalk. CNN reached out to the NYPD for more information. The protests are part of a larger wave of immigration protests across the US, with clashes between law enforcement and demonstrators reported in Los Angeles.

A curfew has been imposed in downtown Los Angeles from 8pm to 6am local time due to ongoing protests against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. The curfew, announced by Mayor Karen Bass, aims to prevent vandalism and looting, with 197 arrests made on Tuesday alone. The protests have resulted in significant damage to properties and 23 businesses being looted. Exemptions from the curfew include residents, people travelling to and from work, and public safety personnel. The situation has drawn a response from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who criticised President Donald Trump's decision to deploy 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 marines to the area, calling it a "brazen abuse of power" and an "extreme overreaction". Trump defended his decision, stating that his administration would "liberate Los Angeles", while Newsom accused him of putting the country on the brink of authoritarianism. The protests have spread to other US cities, including Seattle, Austin, Chicago, and Washington, DC.

Hundreds of protesters demonstrated in Lower Manhattan against President Trump's escalating immigration crackdown, marching through the streets and gathering near the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office. The protesters, many of whom were masked, chanted "Abolish ICE" and waved flags, with some clashing with police officers in riot gear. Dozens of arrests were made throughout the night, with some protesters being pushed to the ground and pepper spray used during the arrests. The protests in New York City followed similar demonstrations in Los Angeles, where violent clashes between protesters and federal officers had occurred. Mayor Eric Adams stated that he did not foresee Trump sending the military to New York City, citing the city's experienced police force. The protests were organized by a coalition of unions and immigration groups, with demonstrators expressing concerns about the impact of Trump's immigration policies on their families and communities.

US Marines arrived in Los Angeles as a curfew went into effect in downtown areas due to ongoing protests against President Donald Trump's immigration policies. The protests, now in their fifth day, have resulted in violence and looting, with police making 197 arrests on Tuesday. California's governor warned that "democracy is under assault" as tensions escalated between the Trump administration and Democratic leaders.

President Donald Trump deployed around 300 National Guard troops to Los Angeles to protect federal personnel and property amid clashes between demonstrators and police. CNN's Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst John Miller analyzed the possibility of Trump deploying active military to a major city, sparking concerns from Senator Bernie Sanders that Trump is moving towards authoritarianism.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended President Donald Trump's decision to mobilize the National Guard and deploy Marines to quell protests in Los Angeles during a subcommittee hearing, facing criticism from Democratic Rep. Pete Aguilar of California. Hegseth's comments came as Senator Bernie Sanders criticized Trump's decision, claiming it was a move towards authoritarianism. The deployment was part of a series of actions by the Trump administration amid controversy and opposition.

President Donald Trump is building a case to deploy American troops on domestic soil to support his mass deportation sweeps, sparking concerns about the erosion of US democracy. Trump is exaggerating the level of disorder in Los Angeles, where protests and unrest have occurred, and implying that he may deploy troops to other cities and states. He has falsely claimed that Los Angeles would be "burning to the ground" without the National Guard and US Marines, and has warned that other cities will face "equal or greater force" if they experience similar unrest. Trump's rhetoric has been criticized by California Governor Gavin Newsom, who accused Trump of taking a "wrecking ball" to the country's founding principles and checks on power. Trump's actions and words have revived fears about his authoritarian streak, and the potential use of the Insurrection Act to allow domestic troops to make arrests and act in a law enforcement capacity.

Democratic senators are navigating a challenging situation as protests against President Trump's deportation efforts grip California, with some lawmakers worried that the party will be seen as soft on crime if they don't clearly denounce the violence. Trump has used images of vandalism and violence to justify deploying National Guard troops and Marines, despite objections from California Governor Gavin Newsom. Democrats are trying to push back against Trump's actions without falling into his political trap, with some lawmakers, like Senator Adam Schiff, arguing that Trump is a "chaos agent" who thrives on disorder. The issue has exposed divisions within the Democratic Party on immigration enforcement, with some lawmakers shifting to the right on the issue. Trump's actions have been widely condemned, with some Democrats calling them authoritarian and unconstitutional, and one influential House Democrat describing them as an impeachable offense.

California Governor Gavin Newsom delivered a televised address criticizing President Trump's decision to deploy military forces to quell immigration protests in Los Angeles, warning that it puts the nation at risk of authoritarianism. Newsom urged Americans to stand up against Trump, stating that democracy is under assault and that other states could be next. He condemned the military mobilization as an unlawful commandeering of state power and has sued Trump, seeking to block the military from patrolling city streets. Newsom compared Trump's actions to those of authoritarian leaders and criticized the president for exploiting division to consolidate power. The governor's speech was seen as a national call to action, and he is considered a potential Democratic presidential candidate in 2028.

Protests against President Donald Trump's immigration agenda are taking place nationwide as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) scrambles to meet White House arrest quotas. Since Trump took office, ICE has had to shift its focus from public safety and national security threats to carrying out mass deportations. Despite previous guidelines giving agents more discretion, they are now under pressure to arrest more people, including those with no criminal records. White House officials, including Stephen Miller and Tom Homan, have emphasized the need for ICE to continue enforcing Trump's immigration policies, with ICE agents showing up at various locations to arrest migrants. The increased arrests have strained ICE detention facilities, which are currently holding around 55,000 people, exceeding their funded capacity of 41,500 beds.

The White House is pressuring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to drastically increase arrests of people who have entered the country illegally, as part of President Trump's pledge of mass deportations. ICE is carrying out workplace raids, staggering shifts to make agents available seven days a week, and asking criminal investigators to help identify targets. The agency is also using a new mapping app to locate people with deportation orders and asking the public to call in tips to report illegal immigration. White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller has been deeply involved in the effort, meeting with top ICE officials and scrutinizing arrest numbers. ICE has arrested over 100,000 people suspected of being in the country illegally since January 21, with a goal of potentially reaching one million deportations this year. Former officials have expressed concern that the intense pressure to meet arrest goals could lead to mistakes, and some current and former ICE officials say the high expectations have sapped morale.