LA ICE protests, Day 6: Community, city leaders urge for peace as pushback on Trump continues

The curfew implemented for downtown Los Angeles will be in effect for a second night. Wednesday marks the sixth day of anti-ICE protests.

Several peaceful protests were held throughout the area, a stark comparison to the previous days. 

Over the course of the six tense days, cars have burned down, smoke bombs have been kicked around and pepper bullets have been fired off in multiple directions across downtown Los Angeles, Paramount, Westlake, and Santa Ana.

Timeline of events 

Below are live updates of the ongoing protests happening across Southern California (all times listed in Pacific Standard Time):

Police chase

11 p.m.: A person accused of assaulting a cop at a protest site led the Los Anegeles Police Department on a chase across Westlake, South Los Angeles and Inglewood. Officials did not specify if the suspect came to the protest with intentions of being an agitator or a protester.

Second night of curfew 

7 p.m.: Parts of downtown LA are under a curfew order for a second night. The curfew is in place from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. The 1-square-mile curfew zone stretches from the 5 Freeway to the 110 Freeway and the 10 Freeway to where the 110 and 5 merge. The curfew does not apply to any other part of the city or county. 

Downtown LA protests 

5:50 p.m.: According to LAPD Central Division, several marches are happening in the downtown area and traffic advisories were issued.

Helping local families

5 p.m.: There is a coalition of nonprofit organizations working together with the mantra... LA is for everyone.

Their concern is over the immigrant population not being able to access the resources they need due to fear of ICE. Groups that distribute food or hospitals like St. John’s are seeing a dramatic drop in traffic. That's why the leaders of those groups came together to remind the community they're still here to serve, and they're trying to create ways to get families the resources they need.

"Case management, immigration service, food access and essential services that families may need during this time. I know sometimes our families are afraid to leave their homes and we are coordinating home deliveries so everyone has access. So please. Feel free to reach out for our services," said Veronica McDonald with Community Investment for Families.  

The coalition also includes the LA Regional Food Bank, American Red Cross, the YMCA, and Students run LA. For more information click here.

Role of National Guard 

2:30 p.m.: During a press conference Wednesday, LA County Sheriff Robert Luna said the Army—now overseeing the National Guard and Marines—has outlined their mission as protecting federal functions, facilities, and personnel. He emphasized ongoing efforts to clarify communication and coordination, noting that military personnel do not have the powers to detain or arrest people. 

DA Hochman issues stern warning: "We will track you down, we will arrest you"

2 p.m.: LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced charges against eight individuals accused of instigating violence during anti-ICE protests over the weekend.

The first case involves a man named Juan Rodriguez from Gardena who has been charged with one felony count of assault upon a peace officer, resisting arrest, and advocating violence against an officer that caused injury. On June 8, Rodriguez allegedly passed out commercial-grade fireworks to a group of protesters who lit and threw them at police officers near the intersection of First and Los Angeles streets. He's also accused of throwing the fireworks himself. One of the fireworks exploded and injured an officer. If convicted as charged, Rodriguez faces six years and four months in state prison.

The second case involves Randy Paul Ruiz and Georgina Ravellero who have both been charged with two felony counts of assault upon a peace officer.
On June 8th, at approximately 3:40 p.m., police were holding a skirmish line at the corner of Temple and Alameda streets when Ruiz allegedly drove his motorcycle into a line of officers. Minutes later Ravellero drove another motorcycle into the officers, injuring one and knocking down several others. If convicted as charged, they each face up to six years and four months in state prison.

The third case involves Timmie Paulk and Raven Mitchell. Both have been charged with one felony count of second-degree commercial burglary and grand theft. On June 8th, around 10:15 p.m., Mitchell was double-parked near a Nike store in the 600 block of S. Broadway that was allegedly being looted by a group of people. Paulk is accused of stealing multiple items from the store and getting into a car driven by Mitchell. They were both arrested a short time later. If convicted as charged, they each face up to three years in state prison.

In the fourth case, Ulysses Sanchez was charged with one felony count of assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a firearm by a felon, and one misdemeanor count each of reckless driving and possession of a smoking device. Hochman said on June 8, at 9:35 p.m., Sanchez was recklessly driving his minivan and doing donuts in downtown LA.  He allegedly drove directly at protesters who then threw rocks and other items at his vehicle as he continued doing donuts before driving away. Sanchez was later arrested. Deputies found a loaded ghost gun and a methamphetamine pipe in his car. Since he’s a third-strike felon, Sanchez faces up to 25 years to life in state prison if convicted as charged.

The fifth case involves Christopher Gonzalez and Yoselyn Johnson, who have both been charged with one felony count of conspiracy to commit vandalism and two felony counts of vandalism. On June 9, at 6:30 p.m., Gonzalez allegedly vandalized an apartment complex on the 500 block of S. Broadway while Johnson acted as a lookout. He’s also accused of painting graffiti on the Hall of Justice. They each face three years and eight months in state prison.

"For any individual who’s engaged in criminal conduct but did not get immediately arrested. Let me provide some bad news for you. There's a tremendous amount of video out there through social media, and otherwise we will know who you are, who engaged in this conduct, we will track you down, we will arrest you, we will prosecute you, and we will punish you," Hochman stated during a press conference Wednesday.

Mayors unite, call for end to ICE raids

11:55 a.m.: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was joined by other local mayors and elected officials at a press conference Wednesday where they jointly called for an end to ICE raids. 

"When you run armored caravans through our streets, you're not trying to keep anyone safe. You're trying to cause fear and panic, and when you start deploying federalized troops on the heels of these raids, it is a drastic and chaotic escalation and completely unnecessary," Bass said.

The mayor emphasized that the Trump Administration is not targeting criminals, but mothers and fathers, restaurant workers, seamstresses, home care workers -- everyday Angelenos trying to make a living.

Paramount mayor Peggy Lemons called it "one of the most devastating moments in recent memory."

"Lives have been disrupted, families are too afraid to leave their homes, and the very places that once served as gathering spots for joy like our beloved swap meet have been marred by fear," she said.

Huntington Park mayor Arturo Flores echoed the same sentiment, calling for the end of "fear-based tactics that target immigrant communities and erode public trust."

Ventura mayor Dr. Jeanette Sanchez-Palacios noted the agricultural region's reliance on immigrant communities in the workforce and how the raids have affected everyone. 

"When our workforce lives' are in fear, the fields will go unharvested. The impact is felt not only at the local level but it will also be felt at the national level. Everything will be affected and every American who is here and relies on the labor of these individuals will also be affected," she added.

Federal officials announce charges in anti-ICE protests

9:30 a.m.: Federal authorities held a news conference on Wednesday morning to detail charges against those accused of partaking in criminal acts during anti-ICE protests in LA County. The LAPD said during this time of unprecedented unrest, they will continue to work with federal law enforcement. 

Emiliano Garduno Galvez, 23, of Paramount, and 27-year-old Wrackkie Quiogue of Long Beach, have been charged with possession of an unregistered destructive device, which carries a statutory maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison. 

RELATED: Federal charges announced in Molotov cocktail case tied to LA protest violence

LAPD details arrests

9:20 a.m.: The Los Angeles Police Department detailed the arrests of those who broke curfew overnight. Officials said 17 people were arrested for curfew violation.

• 203 arrests for failure to disperse.
• 3 arrests for possession of a firearm
• 1 arrest for assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer
• 1 arrest for discharging a laser at an LAPD airship

Two LAPD officers were injured and received medical treatment and during the crowd control situation, numerous less-lethal munitions were used.

Task Force 51 explained

9:15 a.m.: Hundreds of Marines arrived in Southern California and will assist thousands of National Guard troops. On Wednesday morning, the leader of Task Force 51 explained the mission and said they would be taking orders from the national government and not local leaders.

DHS identifies man accused of throwing Molotov cocktail at law enforcement

7:11 a.m.: The Department of Homeland Security announced the arrest of Emiliano Garduno-Galvez who is accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at law enforcement over the weekend. 

Federal officials said Garduno-Galvez has a criminal record and had previously been deported. 

Nationwide protests

6:15 a.m.: The issue of immigration has become a hot topic nationwide as anti-ICE protests have also occurred in other big cities, including Chicago, Dallas, New York, and Atlanta. 

Overnight arrests

5 a.m.: Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department arrested minors for breaking the newly implemented curfew that went into effect for a section of downtown LA.

Santa Ana protests

4:30 a.m.: Santa Ana has become another hot spot for anti-ICE protests. Demonstrators hit the streets Tuesday night and at times, some clashed with law enforcement. At least three people were arrested on unknown charges. On Wednesday morning, plastic barriers surrounded the area. 

Big picture view:

The recent raids come in the wake of President Donald Trump's nationwide push for mass deportations.

Internal government data shows ICE arrests during President Donald Trump's second term have already surpassed 100,000 this week, including over 2,000 arrests on both Tuesday and Wednesday. This marks a dramatic increase from the daily average of approximately 660 arrests during the first 100 days of the Trump administration.

These numbers reportedly move closer to the stated goal of top administration officials, such as White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, who has pushed for ICE to conduct "a minimum" of 3,000 arrests each day. 

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