On day three of protests against Trump’s immigration crackdown, Los Angeles saw violent clashes, including Waymo cars set on fire and freeway blockades. Authorities responded with tear gas and rubber bullets while National Guard personnel protected federal buildings.

Governor Newsom opposed the troop deployment, calling it unlawful, but Trump justified it, blaming local officials for failing to control protests targeting immigration agents. This rare deployment occurred without the governor’s approval and followed protests spreading across LA and nearby communities.

Almost got hit a bit earlier on pic.twitter.com/DDJUhb63B9

— Los Angeles Scanner (@LosAngeles_Scan) June 9, 2025