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.
Curfew issued in Spokane, former councilman detained
A curfew was issued for an area in Spokane, Washington, in response to protests outside of the city's Immigration and Customs Enforcement office.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown issued the curfew Wednesday evening, from 9:30 p.m. until 5 a.m.
The protest was staged by former Spokane City Councilman Ben Stuckart to stop agents from transporting a man from Venezuela, who had applied for asylum, according to Stuckart's social media post.
Stuckart was detained and booked for failing to disperse during the protest, according to ABC News' affiliate KXLY.
Former councilman Ben Stuckart was detained in Spokane, Washington.
KXLY
-ABC News' Tristan Maglunog
Jun 12, 2025, 12:07 AM EDT
Marines expected to be serving alongside National Guard in LA within 48 hours
As of Wednesday, about 2,800 service members were deployed to the Los Angeles region, including 2,100 National Guard troops and 700 Marines, who have just completed training, according to a status update from U.S. Northern Command.
The Marines are expected to be serving alongside National Guard troops within the next 48 hours, the command said.
Members of the California National Guard conduct exercises after being deployed to the Los Angeles protests Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Los Alamitos, Calif.
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The Marines received training in de-escalation and crowd control among other things, according to the status update.
Both Marines and National Guard troops are serving as part of Task Force 51 under what's known as Title 10 status -- to protect federal personnel and federal property.
"They can and have accompanied ICE on missions, but they are not a part of the operations," according to the status update, referring to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. "Title 10 forces do not do law enforcement functions. They protect; they don’t participate."
The troops may "detain an individual in specific circumstances such as to stop an assault, to prevent harm to others, or to prevent interference with federal personnel performing their duties." However, the troops are required to then transfer custody to the appropriate civilian law enforcement personnel.
-ABC News' Luis Martinez
Jun 11, 2025, 11:27 PM EDT
Peaceful protest in San Antonio
Anti ICE protesters gather in downtown San Antonio, Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
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Demonstrations protesting the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operations took place in cities across the U.S. on Wednesday, including San Antonio, Texas.
Demonstrations in Texas' second-largest city remained peaceful. Large crowds gathered downtown and marched near City Hall, away from the historic Alamo, where Texas State Troopers and Texas National Guardsmen were staged.
A small group of demonstrators was seen near the Spanish Mission but eventually joined the bigger crowd at City Hall.
San Antonio police closed streets during the march.
-ABC News' Mireya Villareal and James Scholz
Jun 11, 2025, 11:06 PM EDT
Curfew in downtown LA for 2nd night
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.
