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A dozen National Guard, DHS personnel push back protesters outside LA federal building; 300 Guard members deployed to 3 LA

Updated on Jun 09, 2025 08:15 AM IST 12 Photos
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Police detain demonstrators during protests against federal immigration raids in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday. The National Guard began deploying as demonstrations entered their third day, leading to clashes with police.(REUTERS)

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Protesters rally against federal immigration sweeps in downtown Los Angeles. Governor Gavin Newsom said he asked the Trump administration to withdraw its order deploying 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles County, calling it unlawful.(REUTERS)

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A protester throws a traffic cone as fires burn during demonstrations against federal immigration raids in downtown Los Angeles.(REUTERS)

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Protesters block the 101 Freeway near the Metropolitan Detention Center following immigration raid protests. Police declared one rally near City Hall an "unlawful assembly," citing protesters throwing concrete, bottles, and other objects.(AP)

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Protesters vandalise and set fire to Waymo taxis near the Metropolitan Detention Center after immigration raid protests.(AP)

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