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June 16, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Trump Demands Major Deportation Initiative in Democrat-Led Sanctuary Cities.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced a plan to launch a mass deportation program targeting Democrat-run sanctuary cities.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and other federal law enforcement agencies.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announced Sunday evening on Truth Social, targeting cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago.

💬KEY QUOTE: “These Radical Left Democrats are sick of mind, hate our Country, and actually want to destroy our Inner Cities—And they are doing a good job of it!” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: ICE is reportedly preparing Special Response Teams to deploy to sanctuary cities, though a timeline has not been announced.

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President Donald J. Trump announced Sunday evening his intention to launch what he described as the “single largest Mass Deportation Program in history.” The program will focus on Democrat-run sanctuary cities, including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, with a significant deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

In a Truth Social post, Trump commended ICE personnel for their “incredible strength, determination, and courage,” and criticized sanctuary cities as “havens” for illegal immigrants and “centers of Democrat power.” He emphasized the need to expand efforts to detain and deport illegals in major cities where he claimed millions reside.

“In order to achieve this, we must expand efforts to detain and deport Illegal Aliens in America’s largest Cities, such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where Millions upon Millions of Illegal Aliens reside,” Trump wrote. He accused Democrats of using illegal immigrants to “expand their Voter Base, cheat in Elections, and grow the Welfare State, robbing good paying Jobs and Benefits from Hardworking American Citizens.”

Trump also criticized Democratic leadership in major cities, accusing them of fostering urban decay and undermining law enforcement. “These Radical Left Democrats are sick of mind, hate our Country, and actually want to destroy our Inner Cities — And they are doing a good job of it!” He stated that federal law enforcement agencies, including Border Patrol, would be mobilized to focus on “crime-ridden” cities with sanctuary policies.

Reports last week revealed that ICE is preparing to deploy Special Response Teams (SRTs) to five sanctuary cities, including Seattle, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, and Northern Virginia. These units, trained for high-risk operations, have reportedly been instructed to “stand by.” However, an official timeline for these deployments has not been disclosed.

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June 15, 2025
Immigration
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RFK Sends Immigration Status of Millions on Medicaid to DHS.

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❓What Happened: Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has facilitated the transfer of foreign Medicaid enrollees’ personal data to deportation officials.

👥 Who’s Involved: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Medicaid officials.

📍 Where & When: California, Illinois, Washington State, Washington, D.C.; data transfer directive issued on a Tuesday.

⚠️ Impact: Potential exposure of federal funding being misused to assist illegal aliens, possible deportation raids.

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Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reportedly handed over personal information of foreign Medicaid enrollees to immigration enforcement authorities. The data transfer reportedly includes names, addresses, and Social Security numbers of individuals enrolled in Medicaid programs in sanctuary states such as California, Illinois, and Washington State, as well as Washington, D.C.

Emails and an internal memo obtained by the Associated Press (AP) reveal that Medicaid officials attempted to block the transfer, citing legal and ethical objections. However, two senior advisers to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. overruled their concerns, ordering the data to be sent to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office has complained, stating, “This potential data transfer brought to our attention by the AP is extremely concerning, and if true, potentially unlawful.” The Democrat governor’s office emphasized the state’s commitment to protecting the privacy of its residents, apparently including illegal aliens liable for deportation.

The data handover has raised concerns among leftists that it could be used to assist immigration raids, particularly in Los Angeles, California, where previous Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations have led to pro-illegal immigrant riots. It could also be used to stop Medicaid coverage from being extended to illegals unlawfully.

Andrew Nixon, a spokesman for the Department of Health and Human Services, defended the move, stating the data sharing was lawful and aimed at ensuring Medicaid benefits are provided only to those legally eligible.

Officials at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) were reportedly given less than an hour to comply with the directive.

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June 14, 2025
Lauren Gallagher
Crime
Immigration

Congress Investigating Role of Paid Agitators in Pro-Illegal Immigrant Riots.

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❓What Happened: An investigation is underway into agitators allegedly being requested or even paid to participate in pro-illegal immigrant riots.

👥 Who’s Involved: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), Crowds on Demand.

📍Where & When: Los Angeles, California, and other U.S. cities impacted by pro-migrant riots, June 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “We’re not here to negotiate with criminals. Break the law, attack our agents—you will be arrested, prosecuted, and held accountable. No exceptions,” said CBP.

⚠️ Impact: Suspect organizations will be investigated for their involvement in the riots.

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The pro-illegal immigrant riots in California and other states have sparked an ongoing investigation after the involvement of paid agitators was alleged. Crowds on Demand, a California-based advocacy group that provides crowds for protests, has received “numerous high-budget requests” to get involved with the demonstrations in Los Angeles and other cities, but has supposedly declined participation.

The company refused to intervene in the riots in Los Angeles and stated they did “not want to get close to any form of illegal activity, including violence, vandalism, or blocking off roads without a permit.”

Law enforcement is currently trying to determine who is responsible for organizing the attacks. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has warned that anyone who does not uphold the law will be held accountable: “We’re not here to negotiate with criminals. Break the law, attack our agents—you will be arrested, prosecuted, and held accountable. No exceptions.”

Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO), chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism, has revealed that the committee has been sending letters to organizations suspected of being involved in the riots. The letters demand records from November 5, 2024, onwards. Organizations that fail to comply will face further action.

“Let me be clear: bankrolling civil unrest is not protected speech. It is aiding and abetting criminal conduct. Accordingly, you must immediately cease and desist any further involvement in the organization, funding or promotion of these unlawful activities,” the letter states.

Sen. Hawley and Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) have raised particular concerns about the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) and its role in organizing and funding pro-illegal immigrant disorder. Whether CHIRLA provided financial or logistical support to protestors, including those allegedly involved in violence or illegal activity, is under investigation.

Kiley has questioned CHIRLA’s funding, noting, “The ‘nonprofit’ behind the LA riots donated almost $500,000 to support Newsom’s campaign. It then received $34 million in state funding,” adding: “I’m sure this is all a coincidence.”

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Migrant Crime
June 13, 2025
Immigration
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ICE Arrests Surge: Rapists, Murderers, Pedophiles Targeted Amid Riots.

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❓What Happened: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Los Angeles, California, resulted in over 300 arrests of illegal aliens, including people convicted of violent and sexual crimes.

👥 Who’s Involved: ICE enforcement teams, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials, and migrants with criminal records.

📍 Where & When: Los Angeles, California; arrests conducted between June 9-12, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “Murderers, pedophiles, and drug traffickers—these are the types of criminal illegal aliens that rioters are fighting to protect,” said DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.

⚠️ Impact: The arrests highlight the Trump administration’s determination to enforce federal immigration laws amidst protests and riots opposing ICE arrests.

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Federal immigration authorities in Los Angeles, California, have arrested over 300 illegal aliens in a sweeping operation targeting individuals with serious criminal records. The arrests, carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) between June 9 and June 12, included individuals convicted of crimes such as murder, child sexual abuse, and drug trafficking.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin confirmed the details in a statement, emphasizing the severity of the crimes committed by those detained. “Murderers, pedophiles, and drug traffickers—these are the types of criminal illegal aliens that rioters are fighting to protect,” McLaughlin stated, referencing ongoing protests by migrants and leftist groups opposing ICE operations in the area.

Among those arrested were Gerardo Antonio-Palacios, a previously deported Mexican national with convictions for homicide and burglary; Mab Khleb, a Cambodian national convicted of lewd acts with a child and drug-related offenses; Sang Louangprasert, a Laotian national with prior convictions for child sexual abuse and domestic violence; and Antonio Benitez-Ugarte, a Mexican national with a conviction for drug trafficking.

ICE teams also apprehended additional suspects with pending charges, including a Mexican national in Baldwin Park accused of rape, assault with a deadly weapon, and causing great bodily injury.

McLaughlin criticized California’s leadership, questioning Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for what she described as prioritizing criminal illegal aliens over the safety of their citizens. “How much longer will Governor Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass continue to prioritize these criminal illegal aliens over their own citizens?” she asked.

The operation underscores the federal government’s commitment to enforcing immigration laws despite far-left opposition. “Secretary [Kristi] Noem has a message to the LA rioters: you will not stop us or slow us down. ICE will continue to enforce the law and arrest criminal illegal aliens,” McLaughlin declared.

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June 13, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Trump Can Maintain National Guard Presence in L.A., Appeals Court Rules.

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❓What Happened: The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily halted a federal judge’s order requiring President Donald J. Trump to return control of National Guard troops to California Governor Gavin Newsom (D).

👥 Who’s Involved: President Trump, Governor Newsom, U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer, and the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

📍 Where & When: San Francisco, California; ruling issued Thursday, with a hearing set for June 17.

💬 Key Quote: “The district court has no authority to usurp the President’s authority as Commander in Chief,” White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly stated.

⚠️ Impact: The decision delays the return of National Guard control to Newsom, leaving federalized troops in place amid ongoing pro-illegal immigrant riots.

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The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday temporarily blocked a federal judge’s order requiring President Donald J. Trump to relinquish control of California National Guard troops that are deployed to Los Angeles to protect federal property and personnel amid ongoing pro-illegal immigrant riots. The appellate court announced it would hold a hearing on the matter on June 17, just hours before the lower court’s order was set to take effect on Friday at noon.

U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer had earlier ruled that the deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles violated the Tenth Amendment and exceeded the president’s statutory authority under Title 10 of the U.S. Code. His decision applied only to the National Guard, not the Marines, who were also stationed nearby but had not yet been deployed to the streets.

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D), who had sought an emergency halt to the Guard’s involvement in protecting ICE, praised Breyer’s initial ruling as a victory for state authority. “Today was really about a test of democracy, and today we passed the test,” Newsom said, shortly before the appellate court intervened.

The White House criticized the district court’s decision, calling it “unprecedented” and a threat to federal personnel. “The district court has no authority to usurp the President’s authority as Commander in Chief,” White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly stated. The administration pledged to appeal the decision and expressed confidence in ultimately prevailing.

The deployment of federalized National Guard troops was authorized by President Trump under Title 10, which allows such action in limited circumstances, including rebellion or threats to federal law enforcement. However, Judge Breyer claimed that the Los Angeles riots did not meet the legal definition of a rebellion.

Meanwhile, approximately 700 Marines have been undergoing civil disturbance training at a base in Orange County, with 140 expected to replace National Guard troops in Los Angeles within 24 hours.

California’s lawsuit against the federal government argues that the president improperly bypassed the state in issuing orders to the National Guard. The Justice Department (DOJ) maintains that Trump’s actions are not subject to judicial review, citing historical precedents where courts refrained from intervening in military deployments.

Riots over federal immigration raids have intensified in Los Angeles and spread to other cities, including Seattle and New York.

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June 13, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Denies Smuggling Charges in Court.

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❓What Happened: Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national, pleaded not guilty to federal human smuggling charges after being returned to the U.S. following a protracted legal fight over his deportation to El Salvador.

👥 Who’s Involved: Kilmar Abrego Garcia, his wife Jennifer Vasquez Sura, Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes, and federal prosecutors.

📍 Where & When: Nashville, Tennessee; June 13, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says Abrego Garcia “abused undocumented alien females… who were under his control while transporting them,” and “solicited nude photographs and videos of a minor [and] played a role in the murder of a rival gang member’s mother.”

⚠️ Impact: The case involves allegations of human smuggling, gang affiliation, and other serious crimes, raising questions about the motivations behind the prosecution and the handling of deportation cases.

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a 29-year-old Salvadoran national, entered a not guilty plea on human smuggling charges in a Nashville courtroom last week. His case follows a controversial deportation and subsequent return to the United States after a protracted legal battle.

Abrego Garcia, who appeared in court wearing a red jumpsuit, faces accusations of participating in a years-long conspiracy to transport illegal immigrants from Texas. A federal grand jury in Tennessee indicted him on two counts: conspiracy to transport aliens and unlawful transportation of illegal immigrants. Prosecutors have also alleged that he is a member of the MS-13 gang and has been involved in violent crimes, including murder, as well as trafficking women, children, firearms, and narcotics.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi laid out the allegations last week, stating that Abrego Garcia had “abused undocumented alien females… who were under his control while transporting them,” and “solicited nude photographs and videos of a minor [and] played a role in the murder of a rival gang member’s mother.”

The Salvadoran father was initially deported in March after being detained during a traffic stop. He spent nearly three months in a Salvadoran prison. Federal judges and the Supreme Court later ordered his return to the U.S.

Jennifer Vasquez Sura, Abrego Garcia’s wife, addressed supporters outside the courthouse on June 13. “To all the families still fighting to be reunited… Kilmar wants you to have faith,” she said. She relayed her husband’s message of perseverance and gratitude to those advocating for his case. Notably, Vasquez Sura had previously filed for a protective order against her husband in 2021, alleging that Abrego Garcia had beaten her on several occasions.

Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes will decide whether Abrego Garcia will remain in custody as he awaits trial.

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June 13, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Migrants Escape Custody Amid Detention Center Riot.

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❓What Happened: At least four migrants are missing following a disturbance at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey.

👥 Who’s Involved: Around 50 detainees reportedly participated in the unrest; Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the GEO Group are linked to the facility’s operation.

📍 Where & When: The incident occurred on June 12 at Delaney Hall, Newark, New Jersey, during a disturbance over meal quality and delivery.

💬 Key Quote: “It’s about the food, and some of the detainees were getting aggressive and it turned violent,” said Mustafa Cetin, an attorney representing a migrant at the facility.

⚠️ Impact: Democrats are capitalizing on the riot and detainee escape.

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At least four illegal immigrant detainees are unaccounted for after a riot broke out at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in New Jersey. The unrest reportedly began as detainees expressed frustration over food quality and delivery, leading to a group tearing down a wall in a dormitory area. Subsequently, a number of far-left, pro-illegal immigrant demonstrators gathered outside the facility, blocking law enforcement officers and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from exiting to search for the detainees.

It is believed that detainees used makeshift ropes made from bedsheets to descend from a third-floor window. Mustafa Cetin, an attorney for one of the illegal immigrants, stated, “It’s about the food, and some of the detainees were getting aggressive, and it turned violent.” He added that the breached wall was “not very strong,” enabling the detainees to push it down.

Approximately 50 detainees are believed to have been involved in the riot.


Delaney Hall, the largest migrant detention center on the East Coast with a capacity of 1,000 beds, reopened in May under a 15-year, $1 billion contract between ICE and GEO Group. The facility has been a focal point of far-left activism, with protestors and local officials raising supposed concerns over the treatment of illegal immigrants and the privatization of detention services.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka stated, “We are concerned about reports of what has transpired at Delaney Hall this evening, ranging from withholding food and poor treatment, to uprising and escaped detainees.” He called for increased oversight and transparency from GEO Group and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

In May, Mayor Baraka and three Democrat members of Congress attempted to visit the facility, citing oversight rights under federal law. The visit resulted in Baraka’s brief arrest for trespassing, though the charges were later dropped. However, earlier this week, 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 during the same visit.

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June 13, 2025
Immigration
News

FBI Investigates Far-Left NGOs for Funding Pro-Illegal Immigrant Riots.

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❓What Happened: Pro-illegal immigrant protests in Los Angeles, California, have escalated into widespread vandalism, arson, and looting. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating funding sources behind the unrest.

👥 Who’s Involved: A Democratic Party-linked NGO network, including groups like CHIRLA and Unión del Barrio, is suspected of organizing protests. Federal agencies, including the FBI, are probing financial ties.

📍 Where & When: Protests and riots began in Los Angeles last week, with unrest spreading over the weekend and into this week. National Guard troops and Marines have been deployed by President Donald J. Trump.

💬 Key Quote: “The FBI is investigating any and all monetary connections responsible for these riots,” said FBI Director Kash Patel.

⚠️ Impact: Nearly 200 NGOs are reportedly coordinating efforts to spread unrest nationwide. Protesters have used equipment like “Bionic Shield” masks, distributed on the streets, raising concerns over organized funding and logistics.

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a probe into funding sources behind escalating pro-illegal immigrant riots, which have devolved into acts of vandalism, arson, and looting. Federal authorities are examining the role of Democratic Party-linked non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in orchestrating the unrest, which aligns with previous patterns of mobilization by these groups.

FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the agency’s focus: “The FBI is investigating any and all monetary connections responsible for these riots,” he said.

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons echoed the severity of the situation, stating, “If you have to watch out for a burnt car, that isn’t a peaceful protest, that isn’t America. That’s anarchy.”

Among the organizations identified as key players are the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) and Unión del Barrio, a group described as the Mexican counterpart to Black Lives Matter. Unión del Barrio openly promotes Marxist and communist ideologies in its manifesto. These groups reportedly helped initiate the protests, which quickly escalated into widespread civil unrest.

Reports from riot locations suggest the demonstrations are far from grassroots. Observers noted individuals distributing “Bionic Shield” masks, priced between $30 and $50, which aid rioters in resisting law enforcement. Concerns over the origins of such equipment have prompted calls for further investigation into protest logistics.

President Donald J. Trump has deployed National Guard troops and Marines to restore order in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, nearly 200 NGOs reportedly tied to the Democratic Party’s activist network are coordinating efforts to extend the chaos to other cities across the United States.

Former FBI Executive Assistant Director Chris Piehota emphasized the agency’s focus on tracing financial and logistical networks. “You’re gonna see the FBI make a much more aggressive push into some of those areas to cut off their funding and their logistics.”

As federal investigators probe these connections, some lawmakers are raising concerns about potential foreign influence and ideologically driven funding fueling the violence.

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June 12, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Rioters Attack Seattle Police with Rocks, Fireworks During Pro-Illegal Immigrant Protest.

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❓What Happened: Pro-illegal immigrant riots in Seattle, Washington, escalated into violence, with fireworks, rocks, and bottles thrown at police. Fires were set, and barricades were erected.

👥 Who’s Involved: Antifa-aligned rioters, Seattle Police Department (SPD), federal agents, and local journalists.

📍 Where & When: Wednesday night, outside the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in downtown Seattle, following a rally at Cal Anderson Park.

💬 Key Quote: Journalist Brandi Kruse reported, “Protesters lit off one of these massive fireworks right in the middle of the Seattle Police bike line. I would be shocked if officers didn’t get injured.”

⚠️ Impact: Eight arrests were made. Fires and vandalism disrupted downtown Seattle, requiring police and fire crews to respond under difficult conditions.

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Pro-illegal immigrant riots turned violent in another American city on Wednesday night, as agitators targeted police officers and federal property in downtown Seattle, Washington. The unrest, which began with a rally at Cal Anderson Park, culminated in fires, vandalism, and attacks on law enforcement near the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building.

The evening began at 7 PM with a gathering in Capitol Hill, where participants carried mass-printed signs, Mexican flags, and wore masks. Marching through Capitol Hill and First Hill, the group converged on the federal building, where tensions escalated after 9:30 PM.

By 9:45 PM, rioters, many dressed in black bloc attire, had set fires at makeshift barricades and hurled fireworks, rocks, and bottles at police. Seattle Police Department (SPD) declared the scene a “full-scale riot” and issued dispersal orders, deploying tear gas and bike lines to regain control.

“There’s a little something in the air,” journalist Brandi Kruse reported from the scene. “Protesters lit off one of these massive fireworks right in the middle of the Seattle Police bike line. I would be shocked if officers didn’t get injured.”

A dumpster fire at a nearby intersection required fire crews to respond under SPD protection, as rioters continued to throw projectiles. One man intervened to save an American flag from being burned by the crowd.

SPD confirmed eight arrests were made during the chaos. The riot followed similar unrest on Tuesday when demonstrators removed and burned American flags, barricaded driveways with scooters, and physically confronted federal agents and journalists. Two arrests were made during Tuesday’s incidents.

Authorities had warned earlier in the day that radicals might exploit the rally to commit violence or property damage. Businesses and residents in the area were advised to secure their property and remain vigilant.

The situation was brought under control by approximately 11:30 PM, with the crowd dispersed and fires extinguished. Another protest is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, with police again warning of potential disruptions and criminal activity.

SPD continues to urge the public to report real-time incidents of violence or vandalism by calling 911.

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June 12, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Court to Review Trump’s Deployment of National Guard, Marines in LA.

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❓What Happened: A federal court hearing is taking place in San Francisco regarding President J. Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles amid violent riots over immigration enforcement.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Donald Trump, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D), Senior U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), National Guard troops, and Marines.

📍 Where & When: Thursday; protests occurred in Los Angeles over the weekend following ICE raids last week.

💬 Key Quote: The Trump administration referred to Newsom’s lawsuit as a “crass political stunt endangering American lives.”

⚠️ Impact: The deployment of 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines has sparked a legal battle, raising questions about federal authority.

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A federal court hearing is scheduled for Thursday to address California Governor Gavin Newsom’s (D) lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles following violent riots over immigration enforcement operations.

The protests erupted over the weekend after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted raids last week, leading to the detention and deportation of illegal immigrants. In response, Trump sent 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to the city despite objections from Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, both Democrats.

Newsom filed a lawsuit against the federal government, arguing that Trump’s actions overstep presidential authority and infringe on state powers. Newsom contends that the deployment, initially intended to protect federal buildings, has expanded to include support for immigration enforcement, which he claims could escalate tensions further.

Senior U.S. District Court Judge Charles R. Breyer—the younger brother of former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer—on Tuesday declined Newsom’s request to immediately limit the National Guard’s law enforcement activities to federal properties. Instead, Breyer scheduled a hearing for Thursday in San Francisco federal court.

The Trump administration dismissed the lawsuit as a politically motivated move, with officials stating on Wednesday that it jeopardizes public safety. “This is a crass political stunt endangering American lives,” a spokesman for the administration said.

As of now, the National Guard has had limited interaction with protesters, while Marines have not been observed in Los Angeles. Military officials confirmed on Tuesday that some National Guard members are stationed near federal agents to provide protection. Although the Guard can temporarily detain individuals who attack officers, arrests remain the responsibility of law enforcement.

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