Protests live updates: Marines make 1st temporary detention in LA

Marines are now on duty in Los Angeles for the first time.

ByJack Moore, Riley Hoffman, Kevin Shalvey, Leah Sarnoff, and Emily Shapiro
Last Updated: June 14, 2025, 5:09 AM EDT

Tensions are escalating between President Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom as protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement continue to grip Los Angeles and spread to New York City, San Francisco, Boston, Austin, Texas, and other cities.

Trump deployed about 4,000 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines to LA against Newsom's wishes.

A federal appeals court Thursday delayed an order requiring the Trump administration to return control of the National Guard to Newsom, dealing the administration a temporary reprieve to what would have been a major reversal of its policy on the protests.

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Jun 08, 2025, 6:46 PM EDT

Newsom requests Trump admin rescind National Guard deployment

California's Gov. Gavin Newsom formally requested on Sunday that the Trump administration rescind the deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles County, calling the decision "unlawful."

"I have formally requested the Trump Administration rescind their unlawful deployment of troops in Los Angeles county and return them to my command," Newsom said on X alongside photos of his formal request to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

Members of the California national guard stand in tear gas while trying to clear protesters at the metropolitan detention center in downtown Los Angeles, June 8, 2025.
Jae Hong/AP

"We didn’t have a problem until Trump got involved. This is a serious breach of state sovereignty — inflaming tensions while pulling resources from where they’re actually needed," Newsom added.

"Rescind the order. Return control to California," he said.

-ABC News' Alyssa Starr

Jun 08, 2025, 6:20 PM EDT

FBI seeking man accused of throwing rocks during Los Angeles protests

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking information about a man in Paramount, California, who allegedly threw rocks at police and law enforcement vehicles during the protest on Saturday.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information about the suspect.

A wanted poster issued by the FBI, June 8, 2025.
FBI

The incident happened at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to the FBI, when the suspect threw rocks at law enforcement vehicles on Alondra Boulevard in Paramount, injuring a federal officer and damaging government vehicles.

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said in a statement that officials will use tools to investigate "those who chose violence" in Los Angeles.

"We will be investigating and pursuing all available leads for assault on a federal officer, in addition to the many arrests already made," Bongino said.

-ABC News' Luke Barr

Jun 08, 2025, 6:09 PM EDT

Police declare unlawful assembly in the Alameda area of Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Police Department has declared unlawful assembly in the Alameda area of Los Angeles between Temple and Aliso streets.

"All persons must leave the area or be subject to arrest," police said.

Law enforcement clashes with demonstrators outside the Metropolitan Detention Center, MDC, in downtown Los Angeles, June 8, 2025.
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Additionally, the use of less lethal munitions has been authorized.

"Persons throwing items at officers will be detained and arrested," police added.

-ABC News' Tristan Maglunog and Alyssa Starr

Jun 08, 2025, 5:51 PM EDT

LAPD goes on 'Tactical Alert' as protests continue

The Los Angeles Police Department is going on "Tactical Alert" on Sunday -- just as the police force did for several hours on Friday -- amid ongoing immigration protests.

The term signifies a heightened level of response and preparedness where officers can be kept on past their shift end time and moved around between divisions.

This type of response is often deployed when major events occur in the city, which require significant resources.

-ABC News' Alex Stone

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