Trump sends troops to tackle immigration unrest in Los Angeles

In early June 2025, Los Angeles, California, has been the epicenter of unrest related to immigration policies imposed by President Donald Trump. Protests erupted in response to actions perceived as violating civil liberties, prompting local authorities to declare some demonstrations illegal due to escalating tensions. As unrest grew, Governor Gavin Newsom filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging overreach in the deployment of National Guard troops against the governor's wishes, an act that had not occurred since 1965. The situation reflects a political climate ripe with division and challenge, not only for local governance but also for national coherence. Trump's assertion that Los Angeles is