LA ICE protests, Day 7: State of unrest elevated as ICE raids, protests continue
ICE raids driving Angelenos into hiding
The recent ICE raids have scared off working Angelenos to a point where they are skipping in-person work, eating out, or shopping. FOX 11 has been even told Latinos in the community are selling everything in case they get caught.
Protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have officially reached Day 7. On Thursday, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noema arrived in Southern California to oversee federal enforcement.
Protests over the last day or two have been peaceful, a stark contrast to the unrest videos that surfaced over the weekend.
Away from the skirmish lines, things have remained heated between California Governor Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump. The former accused the Commander in Chief of manufacturing chaos in Los Angeles County for political gain. President Trump, on the other hand, continues to call the Governor "Newscum" and made offensive remarks about California, including calling LA County "a third-world country" and that if it wasn't for him taking matters into his own hands, the area would have burned "just like the homes" during the Jan. 2025 wildfires.
Trump makes false claims about LA protests
President Donald Trump made several misleading and false claims about the recent protests in Los Angeles as he spoke Tuesday at Fort Bragg, including exaggerations about violence, immigration, and local law enforcement response. Trump claimed LA would be "burning" without federal troops, described the protests as a ?foreign invasion,? claims that are heavily disputed by local residents and local and state leaders.
Local elected officials have echoed statements similar to Newsom in calling for the National Guards and Marines to leave Southern California.
Message to Marines: 'You are dealing with Americans'
Huntington Park Mayor Arturo Flores made a plea to military personnel on Wednesday.
Timeline of events
Below are live updates of the ongoing protests happening across Southern California (all times listed in Pacific Standard Time):
Mobilization of National Guard was unconstitutional, judge rules
6:30 p.m.: Gov. Gavin Newsom says that President Donald Trump will relinquish control of the National guard by noon on Friday, June 13.
6 p.m.: A federal judge in San Francisco has ruled that Trump's move to federalize the National Guard was unconstitutional. Judge Charles Breyer sided with Gov. Newsom and Attorney Rob Bonta… giving a major victory to the state of California. Breyer said Trump must return control of the California National Guard to the governor.
Bass urges raids to stop
2:30 p.m.: Mayor Karen Bass and members of the community urged the Trump administration to immediately stop the raids, saying protests would also stop as a result.
Bass said the raids were spreading fear in the community, preventing some people from going to work or school, adding that raids had occurred Thursday took at "emergency rooms and homeless shelters."
"We want peace to come to our city," Bass said, adding that such an action "needs to begin in Washington, and we need to stop the raids."
'We will be brave with our love': LA pastor speaks out amid ICE raids
As immigration raids continue across Los Angeles, Father Brendan Busse of Dolores Mission Church is urging the city to respond with compassion, not fear. ?We will be brave with our love,? he said, calling this a sacred moment for Angelenos to stand up for immigrant families. He criticized government actions targeting people at churches, hospitals, and schools, and reminded the community that ?our children feel strong when they see us standing together.?
ICE in Orange County
12:38 p.m.: Irvine Councilmember Kathleen Treseder issued a warning after hearing about ICE agents stationed in the area.
"We have been informed that ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) will be in 8 to 10 locations across Irvine today. If you or someone you know is undocumented or vulnerable, we strongly encourage staying home today." Treseder wrote in an Instagram post.
She also offered the following tips for witnesses:
- Record video or take photos
- Note the exact time and location
- Call the OC Rapid Response hotline: 714-881-1558
- Post footage online to spread awareness and protect others
Sen. Alex Padilla escorted out of press room as Noem discusses ICE raids
10:54 a.m.: During DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's briefing, Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from the press conference while asking a question. Video shows him being pushed out of the room, then handcuffed while on the floor of a nearby hallway.
FULL STORY: VIDEO: Sen. Alex Padilla forcibly removed from DHS Kristi Noem's news conference
Noem thankful for those ‘bringing back law and order’
10:50 a.m.: Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem provided a briefing from downtown LA. She said she’s thankful to military members and law enforcement for "bringing back law and order" back to the Southern California city.
She was critical of Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass, saying they’ve done a disservice to California families by failing to act as some protests turned violent. She added she’s thankful to Trump for stepping in by sending in members of the National Guard and U.S. Marines.
She concluded by saying federal agents and military members will remain in SoCal until "Los Angeles is once again at peace."
Kristi Noem in LA
10:30 a.m.: FOX 11's Elex Michaelson reported Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem was in Southern California to oversee ICE raids. Michaelson was sent video of Noem during a raid in Huntington Park.
LAPD details overnight arrests
9 a.m.: Officials with the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed 71 people were arrested for failure to disperse in downtown LA on Wednesday night. An additional seven people were arrested for violating curfew, two were arrested for assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer and one person was arrested for resisting a police officer.
Less-lethal munitions were used during the crowd control situation, department officials said.
East LA home raided
East LA home raided by ICE
Citizen App video showed officers in tactical gear outside a home in Los Angeles. The National Guard was also at the scene.
7:30 a.m.: Video from Citizen App showed local and federal law enforcement at the scene where a home located near the intersection of .E 6th Street and S. Ditman Avenue was raided.
ICE arrests in LA County
7 a.m.: FOX News' Bill Melugin reported that federal authorities have made over 300 arrests since operations began Friday, June 6.
Man arrested for allegedly handing out riot gear
6:43 a.m.: Federal officials announced a man has been arrested on allegations of handing out riot gear during an anti-ICE protest in downtown LA earlier this week.
California vs. Trump administration
5 a.m.: A hearing is scheduled over President Trump's use of the National Guard and Marines in LA.
Hearing on Trump's use of National Guard, Marines
As anti-ICE protests happening nationwide, President Donald Trump and California will face off in court Thursday.
Protests at local hotels
4:30 a.m.: FOX 11's Mario Ramirez recapped a protest that happened overnight in Whittier. Demonstrators began gathering at local hotels after hearing about potential ICE agents staying there as guests.
Tensions rise outside Whittier church as ICE detains community members
Protesters turned their attention to several local hotels after rumors of ICE agents staying there as guests.
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.
The Source: This report used information provided by FOX 11's crew at the scene and previous FOX 11 coverage. In addition, announcements made by local departments and elected leaders were used in this report.