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

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

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.

Jun 08, 2025, 8:02 PM EDT

These streets and highways are closed near downtown Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Police Department shared an update on which streets and highways have been closed as protests continue to impact traffic in the downtown area of the city.

Parts of the 101 Freeway, Alameda, Los Angeles St., Spring St., Main St., Aliso St., Commercial St., Temple Ave., 1st St and Arcadia St. are currently blocked off to drivers, the LAPD said.

Jun 08, 2025, 7:46 PM EDT

Rear window of police vehicle shattered in Los Angeles

An image from the ongoing immigration protests in Los Angeles shows the rear window of a police vehicle shattered as demonstrators surround the car.

A demonstrator throws a rock towards a law enforcement vehicle during a protest against federal immigration sweeps in downtown Los Angeles, June 8, 2025.
Daniel Cole/Reuters

Jun 08, 2025, 7:22 PM EDT

2 LAPD officers injured by motorcyclists

The Los Angeles Police Department said two of its officers were injured after motorcyclists attempted to breach a skirmish line at an ongoing protest in the Alameda and Temple area.

Police said two people riding motorcycles hit two officers.

Both riders have been detained, the LAPD said, adding that the officers are being treated at the scene by medical personnel.

-ABC News' Alyssa Starr

Jun 08, 2025, 7:03 PM EDT

Protesters walk on 101 Freeway in Los Angeles, blocking traffic

All traffic has been halted on a portion of the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles as protesters walk on the freeway, according to Los Angeles Police Department.

Demonstrators spill onto a highway during a protest against federal immigration sweeps in downtown Los Angeles, June 8, 2025.
Mike Blake/Reuters

Both northbound and southbound lanes have been impacted, officials said.

"101 Freeway between Alameda and the 110 Freeway is closed due to demonstrators walking onto the freeway," police said.

Officials urged people to avoid the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles' downtown area.

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