Los Angeles riots following immigration raids have led to looting, freeway takeovers and clashes, with Trump deploying 2,000 National Guard members.

For hours, thousands of people in Los Angeles peacefully celebrated their defiance of US President Donald Trump Saturday with music, marching, bubbles and balloons -- then police unexpectedly moved in,

Trump deployed 4,000 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines to LA against the wishes of Newsom and Bass. Newsom sued the Trump administration, saying they unlawfully "trampled over" California’s sovereignty when they federalized the California National Guard.

The National Guard, brought in by the Trump administration over the weekend, remains in Southern California as the area has entered Day 8 of anti-ICE protests.

After months of courting Republicans, the Democratic governor now warns Trump is undermining democracy with the military deployment in Los Angeles.

Trump credited the military for stopping Los Angeles from turning into a “crime scene” Thursday, while Newsom has said the troops’ presence inflamed protests.

Hollywood is speaking out after mass protests in Los Angeles over federal immigration enforcement erupted over the weekend. While attending the 2025 BET Awards at LA's Peacock Theater, rap star Doechii used her acceptance speech to address the controversial demonstrations.

A temporary restraining order said the deployment of the Guard was illegal and exceeded Trump’s statutory authority.

As many as 25,000 people gathered outside of City Hall in Los Angeles on Saturday, "in defiance" of President Trump in what appeared to be a peaceful protest as of 2 p.m."No Kings," a nationwide series of protests scheduled for Saturday,