On the afternoon of June 8, local time, officers from the Los Angeles Police Department, dressed in riot gear, pulled back after clashing with protesters near the Edward Roybal Federal Building in California.
Around the same time, the Los Angeles Police Department announced a citywide tactical alert. This meant supervisors could keep officers on duty and ensure enough staff during emergencies or big incidents. These alerts usually let officers stay longer and work more hours when it’s needed.
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"Liberate Los Angeles", Trump orders three ministers
● On June 8, U.S. President Trump shared a message on his social media platform "Real Social," claiming that Los Angeles has been taken over by illegal immigrants and criminals. He said violent protesters have gathered and attacked federal agents to stop the government's efforts to deport people.
● Trump told officials like Homeland Security Secretary Noem, Defense Secretary Hegseth, and Attorney General Bondi to work with the right departments and do everything needed to free Los Angeles from what he called an “immigrant invasion” and to stop the immigrant riots.
● Trump said that things will probably return to normal sometime eventually. He promised that illegal immigrants will be sent back home, and that Los Angeles will become free again.
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300 National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles
● On the 8th, the U.S. military announced that 300 National Guard members arrived in the Los Angeles area of California, following orders.
● On the 8th, the U.S. Northern Command shared on social media that 300 soldiers from the California National Guard's 79th Infantry Brigade have been sent to three spots in Los Angeles. They’re responsible for making sure federal agencies and their employees stay safe.
● On the 6th and 7th, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement along with other federal agencies sent dozens of officers to carry out raids on undocumented immigrants in various parts of Los Angeles County. The raids led to some tense moments and clashes with local residents over those two days.
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California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, called out Trump on social media the other day. He said Trump sent the National Guard to Los Angeles not to help with local security, but because he’s hoping for more chaos. Newsom also told people in Los Angeles to stay calm, protest peacefully, and avoid violence.