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.
For the second night, a curfew is in effect for part of downtown Los Angeles that has been the site of protests and marches that have seen some clashes with authorities.
Members of law enforcement keep watch as people protest against federal immigration sweeps, in downtown Los Angeles, California, U.S. June 11, 2025.
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The curfew lasts until 6 a.m. local time.
LA Mayor Karen Bass said the nightly curfew, which first went into Tuesday, would likely remain in effect for multiple nights.
A person reacts to non-lethal munitions shot by a member of the law enforcement, as people protest against federal immigration sweeps, in downtown Los Angeles, California, U.S. June 11, 2025.
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About a half hour before the curfew went into effect on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Police Department said a large demonstration at Grand Park in front of LA City Hall had splintered and was blocking streets in the Civic Center area.
Earlier, police said some protesters in a demonstration marching on Hill Street in downtown LA were throwing fireworks and rocks at officers.
A security personnel uses a weapon as people march during a protest against federal immigration sweeps, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 11, 2025.
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Jun 11, 2025, 8:14 PM EDT
Multiple protesters arrested in NYC
Several people protesting ICE detentions were arrested in downtown Manhattan on Wednesday. Officers began detaining people after the protest, which started in Foley Square near City Hall, began moving down Broadway before being stopped by police at the intersection of Broadway and Duane.
Law enforcement officers operate during a protest against federal immigration sweeps near the U.S. immigration court at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building in New York City, U.S., June 10, 2025.
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The arrests appeared to take place after protesters did not clear a crosswalk when ordered to by police.
Hundreds of protesters remain in the area, chanting behind barriers, with dozens of officers standing by.
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Jun 11, 2025, 6:49 PM EDT
'You spit, we hit': Immigrant charged with felony for allegedly spitting on ICE officer
An immigrant in Los Angeles has been charged with one count of assault of a federal employee for allegedly spitting on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
The Department of Justice announced on Wednesday that the suspect, Omar Pulido Bastida, 41, faces a statutory maximum sentence of eight years in federal prison for the alleged crime.
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) headquarters building in Washington, D.C.
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The incident happened earlier this week when the officer was executing a warrant for Bastida's arrest, according to the DOJ. Bastida allegedly spat at the officer through an iron security gate on his door.
ICE officials eventually forced entry into the residence and arrested Bastida.
"This defendant found out the hard way: When you spit, we hit – with a felony charge," said United States Attorney Bill Essayli. "Law enforcement officers risk their lives and safety to uphold the law. To treat them with disrespect, like this defendant did, mocks our great nation and such behavior will be punished accordingly."
Jun 11, 2025, 6:26 PM EDT
At least 5 criminal cases related to LA protests, DA says
Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced during a press conference on Wednesday that there have been at least five criminal cases stemming from the ongoing immigration protests in Los Angeles.
Juan Rodriguez, from Gardena, California, was charged with one felony count of assault upon a peace officer, resisting arrest and advocating violence against an officer that has caused injury. He faces six years and four months in state prison, according to the DA. Rodriguez is accused of distributing and throwing commercial-grade fireworks at police officers on June 8.
Customs and Border Protection police stand outside the Federal Building, covered in graffiti following protests triggered by immigration raids, in Los Angeles, June 9, 2025.
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Randy Ruiz and Georgina Ravallaro were charged with two felony counts of assault upon a peace officer and face six years and four months in state prison. They are accused of driving motorcycles into police officers, injuring one and knocking down several others.
Timmy Paulk and Raven Mitchell have been charged with one felony count of second-degree commercial burglary and grand theft for allegedly robbing and facilitating the robbery of a Nike store on June 8. Paul is accused of stealing multiple items from that store and getting into the car driven by Mitchell. They each face up to three years in state prison.
Ulysses Sanchez is accused of recklessly driving a minivan in downtown LA on June 8. He's charged with one felony count of assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a firearm by a felon, one misdemeanor count each of reckless driving and possession of a smoking device. He faces 25 years to life because of the three-strike rule.
A protestor is detained in downtown Los Angeles, June 8, 2025.
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Christopher Gonzalez and Jocelyn Johnson have been charged with one felony count of conspiracy to commit vandalism and two felony counts of vandalism. They face three years and eight months in state prison. They are accused of vandalizing an apartment complex and the Hall of Justice, respectively.
"If people want to engage in crimes, we will prosecute them," Hochman said, adding, "hurling bricks, hurling cinder blocks, hurling fireworks, will not be tolerated in this county now or ever."
The DA did note that peaceful protests have largely outweighed instances of violence. "We estimate that there's probably thousands of people who've engaged in legitimate protests," Hochman said.
