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June 11, 2025
Immigration
News

Pro-Illegal Immigrant Rioters Cause Havoc in Chicago.

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❓What Happened: A protest against federal immigration enforcement descended into chaos in downtown Chicago, Illinois, resulting in vandalism, traffic disruption, and injuries.

👥 Who’s Involved: Far-left activists opposing immigration enforcement policies, Chicago police, and the general public.

📍 Where & When: Downtown Chicago, Tuesday night.

💬 Key Quote: Alderman Raymond Lopez remarked, “Anyone else having 2020 flashbacks?” after sharing images of vandalized police cars.

⚠️ Impact: Traffic halted, bus services suspended, property damaged, and concerns raised about escalating unrest across major U.S. cities as illegal immigrants and their allies resist federal immigration enforcement.

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A protest against federal immigration enforcement spiraled into disorder on the night of June 10 in downtown Chicago, Illinois, as rioters clashed with police, obstructed traffic, and defaced property. The event, part of a campaign called “From LA to Chicago: ICE Out!” organized by far-left activists, drew hundreds to the streets.

Chicago police squad cars were targeted with graffiti, including profane messages, and images of the vandalism were shared online by Alderman Raymond Lopez of the 15th Ward, who commented, “Anyone else having 2020 flashbacks?” Even media vehicles were not spared, as rioters reportedly damaged property indiscriminately.

The Chicago Transit Authority was forced to suspend bus service across the downtown area due to rolling street closures caused by the demonstrations. Earlier in the day, around 100 protesters disrupted operations at the Chicago Immigration Court in the Loop.

The Chicago Police Department described the situation as “fluid and ongoing” and did not immediately provide details on arrests. This unrest follows violent riots centered in Los Angeles, California, over the weekend.

If necessary, the Trump administration is ready to deploy additional federal agents and National Guard units to cities experiencing similar unrest, as it did in LA.

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June 11, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Illegal Alien Charged With Attempted Murder for Molotov Attack on Cops.

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❓What Happened: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a previously deported illegal immigrant, Emiliano Garduno-Galvez, who allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at law enforcement during riots in Los Angeles, California.

👥 Who’s Involved: Emiliano Garduno-Galvez, ICE officers, Los Angeles rioters, and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.

📍 Where & When: Los Angeles, amid ongoing pro-illegal immigrant riots.

💬 Key Quote: “The Los Angeles rioters will not stop us or slow us down. And if you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.

⚠️ Impact: Garduno-Galvez faces attempted murder charges.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Emiliano Garduno-Galvez, a previously deported illegal immigrant from Mexico, who allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at law enforcement officers during violent riots in Los Angeles, California. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the arrest on June 11, stating that Garduno-Galvez now faces charges of attempted murder.

The riots in Los Angeles erupted following ICE raids conducted in the city last week. Protesters engaged in destructive activities, including setting vehicles ablaze, throwing projectiles at police, vandalizing property, and looting businesses. Rioters also targeted the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) headquarters downtown.

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin condemned Garduno-Galvez, stating, “Emiliano Garduno-Galvez is a criminal illegal alien from Mexico who threatened the lives of federal law enforcement officers by attacking them with a Molotov cocktail during the violent riots in Los Angeles.” She added, “The Los Angeles rioters will not stop us or slow us down. And if you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

According to DHS, Garduno-Galvez has a prior criminal record, including a 2024 arrest for grand theft near Anaheim and a DUI in Long Beach. He had been deported previously but returned illegally.

The riots in Los Angeles are part of a larger wave of demonstrations across the United States, with unrest reported in cities such as Asheville, North Carolina, and Chicago, Illinois. The riots are a response to ICE enforcement operations, which, according to DHS, have resulted in the arrest of “hundreds of illegal aliens,” many of whom have serious criminal convictions.

DHS highlighted the severity of the criminal records among those arrested, noting that suspects are accused of crimes ranging from robbery and child rape to second-degree murder. A statement from DHS described ICE officers as removing “the worst of the worst” from Los Angeles streets.

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June 11, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Democrat Congresswoman Indicted for Assaulting ICE Officers.

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❓What Happened: A federal grand jury indicted Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) on three federal charges for allegedly interfering with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

👥 Who’s Involved: Rep. LaMonica McIver, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka (D), ICE agents, Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez Jr. (D-NJ).

📍 Where & When: The incident took place at the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey, on May 9, 2025. McIver was indicted on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “While people are free to express their views for or against particular policies, they must not do so in a manner that endangers law enforcement and the communities those officers serve,” said U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.

⚠️ Impact: McIver faces up to 17 years in federal prison if convicted.

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A federal grand jury has returned a three-count indictment against Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) for allegedly obstructing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers during an incident at a detention center in Newark, New Jersey, last month.

The indictment, issued Tuesday in Newark, accuses McIver of forcibly interfering with ICE agents on May 9 as they attempted to arrest an illegal immigrant outside Delaney Hall detention center. The charges include allegations that McIver physically shoved and resisted federal officers and impeded their efforts.

The incident occurred during what was described as a congressional oversight visit by McIver, alongside fellow Democrat New Jersey Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman and Robert Menendez Jr. Their visit coincided with a demonstration by open-borders activists outside the facility. According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), the situation escalated when Newark Mayor Ras Baraka (D) entered a restricted area of the detention center without authorization.

The DOJ states Baraka was warned multiple times to leave the secured area, but refused. When officers attempted to arrest him, McIver and others reportedly intervened, surrounding the mayor and physically preventing officers from applying handcuffs. The indictment further alleges McIver struck and restrained federal officers during their second attempt to arrest Baraka after he was escorted outside.

“As I have stated in the past, it is my Constitutional obligation as the Chief Federal Law Enforcement Officer for New Jersey to ensure that our federal partners are protected when executing their duties,” U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said. She added, “While people are free to express their views for or against particular policies, they must not do so in a manner that endangers law enforcement and the communities those officers serve.”

If convicted on all charges, McIver could face up to 17 years in federal prison.

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June 11, 2025
Crime
Immigration

NYPD Detains 80 Pro-Illegal Immigrant Agitators.

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❓What Happened: A large pro-illegal immigrant protest in Lower Manhattan descended into chaos, with agitators clashing with police and over 80 arrests reported.

👥 Who’s Involved: Protesters, New York City Police Department (NYPD), Brooklyn Councilwoman Shahana Hanif, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.

📍 Where & When: Lower Manhattan, New York City, Tuesday evening, near City Hall, Foley Square, and 26 Federal Plaza.

💬 Key Quote: “Brick by brick, wall by wall, this racist system has got to fall!” – Protester chant.

⚠️ Impact: The NYPD enacted a citywide level three mobilization; over 80 arrests; tensions mirrored in other cities, including Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle.

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Lower Manhattan erupted into chaos Tuesday evening as a pro-illegal immigrant protest turned violent, leading to clashes between demonstrators and police near City Hall, Foley Square, and 26 Federal Plaza. The protest, initially planned as a rally against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, mirroring the violent demonstrations against immigration raids in Los Angeles, California, spiraled into disorder, prompting the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to enact a citywide level three mobilization.

Thousands of protesters filled the streets, chanting slogans such as “Brick by brick, wall by wall, this racist system has got to fall!” and “How do you spell racist? ICE!” Video footage shows agitators hurling objects, including metal barricades, at officers. Rioters also attempted to block federal vehicles suspected of transporting detainees, while pepper spray was deployed as police worked to regain control.

Over 80 arrests were made for disorderly conduct and related offenses, with law enforcement expecting the number to grow as reports are processed. Tensions escalated further as masked demonstrators repeatedly tried to breach police barricades, with some shouting obscenities and threats at officers.

Brooklyn Councilwoman Shahana Hanif and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams riled up the mob during the protest, sharply criticizing Mayor Eric Adams and federal immigration policies. Hanif accused Adams of “collaborating with Trump” and enabling ICE operations in the city, while Williams claimed the NYPD was allowing ICE to “kidnap” illegal aliens.

An NYPD source described the unrest as “coordinated and volatile,” noting that many protesters appeared prepared for confrontation. Clashes continued late into the night, with additional arrests reported outside City Hall and the federal courthouse.

The unrest in New York is part of a broader wave of anti-ICE demonstrations taking place in Democrat-controlled cities across the United States. Similar protests have been reported in Chicago, San Francisco, and Seattle. In Los Angeles County, pro-illegal immigrant riots have entered their fifth night, leading to citywide curfews and President Donald J. Trump deploying the National Guard and U.S. Marines, to the irritation of Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom.

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June 11, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Almost 200 Pro-Illegal Immigrant Agitators Arrested in Downtown LA.

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❓What Happened: Nearly 200 arrests were made by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) amid violent protests and a newly imposed curfew.

👥 Who’s Involved: Mayor Karen Bass (D), LAPD, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, California National Guard, President Donald J. Trump, and pro-illegal immigrant rioters.

📍 Where & When: Downtown Los Angeles; curfew in effect from 8 PM to 6 AM, with arrests occurring Tuesday night.

💬 Key Quote: LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell: “If you are in the curfew zone during the restricted hours without a legal exemption, you will be arrested. If you assault an officer in any fashion, you will be arrested.”

⚠️ Impact: 197 arrests, deployment of National Guard troops, significant property damage, and tightened security measures in preparation for the World Cup.

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The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) arrested 197 individuals Tuesday night after declaring an unlawful assembly in downtown Los Angeles, following days of escalating disorderly protests and rioting. The arrests occurred after multiple dispersal orders were issued, which many demonstrators ignored, according to the LAPD.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) announced a curfew covering a one-square-mile area of downtown Los Angeles, effective from 8 PM to 6 AM. Exceptions include residents, those traveling to or from work, and credentialed members of the press. The curfew is expected to remain in place for several days.

Bass attributed the unrest to “bad actors who are taking advantage of the President’s chaotic escalation,” in a statement posted on X. California Democrats regard President Donald J. Trump’s attempts to enforce federal immigration law against illegal aliens in the state as provocative.

Bass urged non-residents to avoid the area and warned that violators of the curfew would face arrest and prosecution. Bass also highlighted concerns over the city’s readiness for the World Cup, citing extensive graffiti and damage to businesses.

LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell confirmed that 130 arrests were made near Commercial Street and Alameda, with an additional 67 arrests after demonstrators blocked the 101 Freeway. Charges ranged from failure to disperse and looting to an attempted murder involving a Molotov cocktail.

“Let me be clear that this behavior of blocking freeways, city streets, and on-ramps, refusing to comply with lawful dispersal orders, and interfering with public safety operations is dangerous… and won’t be tolerated,” McDonnell stated.

The protests and riots have resulted in widespread property damage, including the destruction of 23 businesses and the torching of multiple vehicles. In response, President Trump has deployed approximately 2,100 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles, Paramount, and Compton. The America First leader has also ordered 700 U.S. Marines to help the National Guard protect federal property and personnel.

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June 11, 2025
William Upton
Immigration
Politics

WATCH: Mexican Senate Prez Alludes to ‘Reconquista’ of Southwest U.S.

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❓What Happened: Mexico’s Senate President Gerardo Fernández Noroña made reference to the idea of the ‘reconquista’ of territories the country lost after the Mexican-American War while insisting Mexican illegal immigrants in the U.S. have an ancestral right to reside in the southwestern United States. 

👥 Who’s Involved: Mexican Senate President Gerardo Fernández Noroña, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, U.S. President Donald J. Trump, and Mexican illegal immigrants. 

📍 Where & When: Fernández Noroña’s comments were made on Monday, June 9, 2025. 

💬 Key Quote: “We’ll build the wall and pay for it. But we’ll do it according to the 1830 map of Mexico. Mexicans were settled in these territories before the U.S. The Mexicans living there are in what has always been their homeland,” Fernández Noroña said, recalling an alleged 2017 conversation with President Trump. 

⚠️ Impact: Fernández Noroña’s comments come amid heightened diplomatic tensions between the United States and Mexico over President Trump’s imposition of trade tariffs and his administration’s efforts to remove dangerous and criminal illegal immigrants, including Mexicans, from the U.S. 

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One of Mexico’s top political leaders has alluded to his country retaking territories ceded to the United States over 175 years ago while making remarks condemning President Donald J. Trump‘s efforts to remove dangerous and criminal illegal immigrants from the United States. Gerardo Fernández Noroña, the president of Mexico’s Senate, during a press conference on Monday, insisted that illegal Mexican immigrants residing in the southwestern United States have an ancestral right to be there. 

“Names don’t lie. The most spoken language in Los Angeles is Spanish,” Fernández Noroña, an avowed socialist, said. He continued: “The United States government has the right to implement whatever immigration measures it deems appropriate, certainly, but they have no right to violate the dignity of immigrants. They have no right to separate families.”

During the press event, Fernández Noroña—a close political ally of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum—produced a map of the North American continent with the borders of the United States and Mexico redrawn to reflect the two countries’ territories at their extent in 1830. “We’ll build the wall and pay for it. But we’ll do it according to the 1830 map of Mexico,” the Mexican Senate leader said, recalling a 2017 conversation he allegedly had with President Trump.

“Mexicans were settled in these territories before the U.S. The Mexicans living there are in what has always been their homeland.”

The comments appear to allude to the wistful goal of some Mexican political figures to engage in a ‘Reconquista’ of their lost territories. Following the Mexican-American War’s conclusion in 1848, the United States annexed a large portion of what is today the southwestern U.S. and California.

Despite Mexico’s assertion that the land was taken from them, it was Mexican caudillo Antonio López de Santa Anna who started the conflict after violating the Treaties of Velasco and attacking American troops along the Rio Grande.

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June 11, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Union Linked to Migrant Riots Employs Convicted Pedophile in Leadership Position.

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❓What Happened: SEIU Local 87, a chapter of a pro-Democrat labor union linked to pro-illegal immigrant protests and riots in California, hired Noelia Linares, an admitted sex offender, for a leadership role after she served jail time for child sexual abuse.

👥 Who’s Involved: Noelia Linares, SEIU Local 87, and American Accountability Foundation President Tom Jones.

📍 Where & When: San Francisco, California; Linares was hired in October 2022 after her conviction in 2018.

💬 Key Quote: “The SEIU’s decision to hire a sex offender to leadership shows just how extreme the union has become,” said AAF President Tom Jones.

⚠️ Impact: The hiring has raised questions about the union’s priorities and sparked criticism of its leadership and values.

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A San Francisco chapter of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), a labor group known for its support of Democratic campaigns which helped spark ongoing pro-illegal immigrant protests and riots in California, has come under fire after hiring a convicted sex offender to a leadership position. Noelia Linares, who now serves as a business agent at SEIU Local 87, pleaded “no contest” in 2018 to charges of child sexual abuse.

Linares’ legal troubles stem from a 2017 arrest at South San Francisco High School, where she worked as a teaching assistant for bilingual students. Authorities charged her with multiple crimes, including unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor and showing pornography to minors. Court records reveal that Linares ultimately pleaded “no contest” to two charges—sexual penetration by a foreign object and child molesting—while six other charges were dropped. She served one year in jail and completed probation in 2021.

Despite her criminal record, SEIU Local 87 hired Linares in October 2022. As a business agent, she represents the union in collective bargaining and other matters. Public records obtained by the American Accountability Foundation (AAF) confirm the hiring decision.

“The SEIU’s decision to hire a sex offender to leadership shows just how extreme the union has become,” said Tom Jones, President of the AAF. He added that the SEIU is “bankrolling radical left-wing causes and preaching ‘progressive values,’ they protect abusers.”

Linares is listed on California’s sex offender registry, and reports indicate she has been active in union activities, including participating in rallies. SEIU Local 87, which has openly opposed deportation operations and supported sanctuary city policies, has not responded to inquiries about Linares’ employment.

The SEIU, a national labor organization, has long been a significant financial backer of Democratic candidates and causes. Critics argue that Linares’s hiring reflects poorly on the union’s leadership and priorities.

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June 11, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
Crime
Immigration

Police Injured as Locals Riot Over Migrants Attempting to Rape Teen Girl.

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❓What Happened: Seventeen police in the United Kingdom were injured during a second night of protests and riots following the attempted rape of a local girl, allegedly by two teenage migrants.

👥 Who’s Involved: Protestors, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, two migrant sexual assault suspects, migrant residents of Ballymena.

📍 Where & When: The protests and violence began on June 9 in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, and continued on June 10.

💬 Key Quote: “It’s absolutely vital that the PSNI are given the time they need to investigate the incidents concerned rather than face mindless attacks as they seek to bring peace and order to keep people safe.” — Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

⚠️ Impact: Tensions between migrants and locals are increasing throughout the United Kingdom and European Union (EU), as the former account for a disproportionate share of sexual and violent crime.

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A total of 17 police were injured after protestors attacked officers while demonstrating against mass migration following the attmepted rape of a local girl, allegedly by two migrant teenagers. Locals in Ballymena, a town in Northern Ireland—which is part of the United Kingdom—have been protesting and rioting for days, with some targeting police and the homes of migrants in the town.

Overall, 32 people have been arrested in connection with he violence, five of them on the evening of June 10. The protests began on Monday, June 9, following the arrest of the two 14-year-old Romanian-speaking migrants, and were organized just hours before they appeared in court.

Riot officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) were deployed to the town and were attacked with bricks, rocks, petrol bombs, and fireworks. In response, the PSNI deployed water cannons on the protestors. Several cars were also set ablaze, and windows of homes, allegedly belonging to migrants, were vandalized. So far, only one man, aged 29, has been charged with rioting, attempted criminal damage, and disorderly behaviour.

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer condemned the violence, saying, “It’s absolutely vital that the PSNI are given the time they need to investigate the incidents concerned rather than face mindless attacks as they seek to bring peace and order to keep people safe.”

UFC star Conor McGregor, campaigning for the presidency of the independent Republic of Ireland on an anti-migrant crime platform, expressed solidarity with the protestors in Northern Ireland, reposting an X (formerly Twitter) post saying, “Catholics and Protestants stand united in Ballymena tonight and have burned down the houses of migrants who raped a young Irish girl. You touch our kids, our gloves are off.”

The Republic of Ireland has also seen increasing anti-mass migration sentiment, with migrant hotels set on fire.

The anti-mass migration protests in Northern Ireland are just the latest in Europe and come after similar protests and riots in mainland Great Britain last year, after a migration-background teenager, Axel Rudakubana, stabbed three children to death in Southport, England, and wounded several others.

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June 10, 2025
Immigration
News

House Bill Proposes Deportation for Non-Citizen Rioters in LA.

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❓What Happened: House Republicans, led by Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), introduced a bill targeting non-citizens involved in violent anti-law enforcement riots for deportation.

👥 Who’s Involved: Rep. Crenshaw, President Donald J. Trump, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D), and U.S. Marines.

📍 Where & When: Los Angeles, California; ongoing tensions following violent protests.

💬 Key Quote: “In our minds, you’ve violated that sort of social contract with the United States at that point,” said Crenshaw, regarding foreigners, including legal residents, participating in riots.

⚠️ Impact: The legislation would allow for the deportation of non-citizens involved in violent riots during declared emergencies, permanently barring them from the U.S.

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House Republicans, led by Representative Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), are advancing a new legislative proposal aimed at deporting non-citizens who engage in violent anti-law enforcement riots. The bill, if enacted, would apply to individuals convicted of assault, battery, or similar acts against law enforcement during periods of declared emergencies, permanently barring them from re-entering the United States.

Crenshaw explained, “When you go to prison, you’re losing your liberty… in the case of people here legally but committing acts of violence during a national emergency… that should have an effect and be on the list of things that allows for revocation of your status.”

The proposed legislation would encompass legal permanent residents, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) beneficiaries. It would be activated during emergency declarations made by federal, state, or local leaders.

This initiative comes amid escalating unrest in Los Angeles, where protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations turned violent. Demonstrators reportedly set American flags and vehicles ablaze, prompting police to use rubber bullets and pepper spray to disperse crowds.

In response to the turmoil, President Donald J. Trump deployed the National Guard and ordered 700 U.S. Marines to the region, despite opposition from California Governor Gavin Newsom. The Marines are currently training in Seal Beach for further deployment, according to a U.S. defense official.

Crenshaw emphasized that his legislation would provide the federal government with more tools to address such situations. “It would give the administration the option to say… half of them are U.S. citizens, OK, you’re going to jail for rioting. Maybe another quarter are illegals, well, that’s easy, you can deport them. But what about the other quarter? That might be… legal aliens here rioting against America for enforcing our immigration laws.”

The White House has expressed interest in the bill, though officials have declined to comment directly. Currently, legal U.S. residents can lose their status if convicted of crimes such as murder or drug trafficking. Crenshaw’s proposal would add violent rioting during emergencies to that list.

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June 10, 2025
Immigration
Politics

Democrat Black Caucus Leader Wants Trump Impeached for Deploying Troops in LA.

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❓What Happened: Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY) is suggesting President Donald J. Trump’s troop deployment to Los Angeles amid pro-illegal immigrant riots could be grounds for impeachment.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Trump, Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY), Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar (D-CA), and DCCC Chairwoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA).

📍 Where & When: Los Angeles, California, and Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.; statement made Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: Clarke stated, “Well, you know, I believe it is [grounds for impeachment]. I definitely believe it is, but we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it.”

⚠️ Impact: Democrats remain divided on pursuing impeachment, with party leaders in Congress largely dismissing several earlier attempts to impeach President Trump.

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Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY), chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, suggested Tuesday that President Donald J. Trump’s decision to deploy troops in response to violent pro-illegal immigrant riots in Los Angeles could warrant impeachment. Speaking during a Capitol Hill press conference, Clarke agreed when asked if Trump’s actions, described by Democrats as “lawlessness” and “unconstitutional,” could rise to the level of impeachable offenses.

“Well, you know, I believe it is. I definitely believe it is,” Clarke responded, adding, “but we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it.”

Clarke has also said that “Congressional Democrats stand in full solidarity with the residents of Los Angeles [and] our immigrant sisters and brothers,” pledging to “support every effort to oppose this President’s abuse of power.”

The protests in Los Angeles, which soon escalated into violent riots, prompted Trump to order the deployment of National Guard soldiers and later U.S. Marines to the area. This move led to a legal standoff with California Governor Gavin Newsom (D), who has filed a lawsuit and an emergency restraining order request against the administration to halt the deployment.

Defending his actions, Trump remarked, “Look, if we didn’t get involved, right now, Los Angeles would be burning… Los Angeles right now would be on fire. And we have it in great shape. I am not playing around.”

Despite Clarke’s comments, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar (D-CA) indicated that impeachment is not currently on the agenda for House Democrats. “I’ve said before, from this podium, that House Democrats aren’t focused on impeachment today,” Aguilar stated.

While some Democrats have pushed for impeachment during the current session of Congress, such efforts have failed, with Republicans in control of the House. Aguilar hinted that the situation could change if Democrats regain the majority in the 2026 midterm elections under the leadership of DCCC Chairwoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA).

“There will be plenty of time, when Suzan DelBene guides us to the majority, for us to exercise oversight where we can ask some very difficult questions [about] the policies that the administration is going currently, but right now that isn’t our focus,” Aguilar concluded.

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