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A dozen National Guard, DHS personnel push back protesters outside LA federal building; 300 Guard members deployed to 3 LA areas, says US Northern Command.

Updated on: Jun 09, 2025 8:15 AM IST
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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)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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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)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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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)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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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)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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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)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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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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A demonstrator is detained by police during protests against federal immigration sweeps in downtown Los Angeles. (REUTERS)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A demonstrator is detained by police during protests against federal immigration sweeps in downtown Los Angeles. (REUTERS)

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Police are visible through smoke on the 101 Freeway near the Metropolitan Detention Centre following protests against immigration raids on Sunday. (AP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Police are visible through smoke on the 101 Freeway near the Metropolitan Detention Centre following protests against immigration raids on Sunday. (AP)

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Groups of protesters, many waving Mexican flags and holding signs condemning U.S. immigration authorities, gathered at various locations around the city. (REUTERS)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Groups of protesters, many waving Mexican flags and holding signs condemning U.S. immigration authorities, gathered at various locations around the city. (REUTERS)

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The White House rejected Governor Newsom’s claim, stating "everyone saw the chaos, violence and lawlessness." Earlier, National Guard and Homeland Security personnel pushed back demonstrators outside a federal building in downtown LA. (REUTERS)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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The White House rejected Governor Newsom’s claim, stating "everyone saw the chaos, violence and lawlessness." Earlier, National Guard and Homeland Security personnel pushed back demonstrators outside a federal building in downtown LA. (REUTERS)

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Speaking in New Jersey, Trump warned of strong retaliation against demonstrators who spit on police or National Guard troops, saying, "they spit, we hit." He did not mention specific incidents but promised firm law and order if the country or citizens are threatened. (AP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Speaking in New Jersey, Trump warned of strong retaliation against demonstrators who spit on police or National Guard troops, saying, "they spit, we hit." He did not mention specific incidents but promised firm law and order if the country or citizens are threatened. (AP)

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Authorities arrested about 30 people on Saturday, including three suspected of assaulting an officer. Three deputies sustained minor injuries. The FBI offered a $50,000 reward for information on a suspect who threw rocks at police vehicles in Paramount, injuring a federal officer. (REUTERS)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Authorities arrested about 30 people on Saturday, including three suspected of assaulting an officer. Three deputies sustained minor injuries. The FBI offered a $50,000 reward for information on a suspect who threw rocks at police vehicles in Paramount, injuring a federal officer. (REUTERS)

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Protesters clash with police on the 101 Freeway near the Metropolitan Detention Center following immigration raid demonstrations. (AP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Protesters clash with police on the 101 Freeway near the Metropolitan Detention Center following immigration raid demonstrations. (AP)

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