LIVE, Anti-ICE riots | Los Angeles mayor orders curfew

In the face of escalating violence and looting, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced a nighttime curfew beginning at 8 p.m. in downtown Los Angeles. The measure seeks to curb vandalism and contain those who, according to her, are taking advantage of the chaos. Through social media, Bass asked citizens who do not live or work in the area to avoid it completely.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted on X a drone-captured video showing rioters attacking a van during recent protests in Los Angeles. The footage also shows police advancing amid fireworks exploding in the middle of public streets.
"This is not calm. This is not peaceful," DHS warned in its message, urging California leaders to act firmly: "California politicians must call off their rioting mob.”

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reported that it arrested five people during an anti-ICE protest in front of the Capitol Complex in Austin on Monday night. The arrested face various charges, including resisting arrest, felony criminal mischief, public criminal mischief, public intoxication and assault.
The arrestees were identified as Alvin Jarret Talley (23), Hiram Gilberto Garcia (27), Zakk Wylde Bonham (22), Luis Davila (21) and William Haraway (50). In a press release, the DPS reaffirmed its commitment to law and order, warning that it will not tolerate actions that endanger officers or disrupt public safety.

A federal judge denied Gov. Gavin Newsom's urgent request to block the Trump administration's ordered troop deployment in Los Angeles. Judge Charles Breyer granted the federal government more time to respond to California's lawsuit alleging improper use of federal and state National Guard forces for immigration duties, despite Newsom's opposition. A court hearing on the case is scheduled for Thursday.

From Fort Bragg, North Carolina, President Donald Trump addressed Army soldiers and strongly condemned violent protests in Los Angeles, linking them to uncontrolled immigration. “What you're witnessing in California is a full blown assault on peace, on public order, and on national sovereignty carried out by rioters bearing foreign flags with the aim of continuing a foreign invasion of our country. We're not going to let that happen,” he said, noting that many protesters were carrying foreign flags and burning the U.S. flag.
Trump justified the deployment of federal troops and the National Guard to restore order, warning that without that intervention, “there wouldn't be a Los Angeles would be burning today.”

On Monday night, the Los Angeles Police Department arrested 96 people for refusing to disperse during protests downtown. According to the LAPD, individual arrests were also made for assault with a deadly weapon, resisting arrest, and vandalism. Two officers were injured and hospitalized, but have since been released. Looting was reported at several businesses, leading to 14 additional arrests. To control the crowd, officers used non-lethal munitions. The situation was contained around 3 a.m.

In the midst of the unrest caused by the immigration raids implemented by the Trump administration, the Mexican national soccer team decided to change hotels during their stay in Los Angeles. A spokesperson for the team told The Associated Press that they originally had reservations downtown, but, with authorization from CONCACAF, they moved to a different location for security reasons. The team is in California for a regional tournament match against the Dominican Republic at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.

Media outlets have released images showing an individual openly distributing tactical gear to masked agitators in Los Angeles, as the violence continues to escalate. This development comes despite repeated claims from California Governor Gavin Newsom and other Democrats that the demonstrations have been peaceful.

President Donald Trump claimed that if he had not sent troops into Los Angeles, the last three nights, that "once beautiful and great City would be burning to the ground right now, much like 25,000 houses burned to the ground in L.A. due to an incompetent Governor and Mayor."

The White House uploaded a video with images of the riots in Los Angeles along with statements from Democratic leaders such as Gavin Newsom, Karen Bass and Representative Maxine Waters assuring that these are "peaceful" demonstrations or assuring that "everything is under control."

A YouGov poll indicates that 45% of voters do not approve of the demonstrations being held to protest ICE raids. According to the poll, just 36% support them, while nearly 20% are unsure of their position.

Democrats are most supportive of the protesters, with 58% approving. By contrast, 73% of Republicans are against them. A plurality of Independents also disapprove (41%).

Tom Homan went to the media to explain the situation of the ICE raids in Los Angeles and pointed out that, at this moment, Governor Gavin Newsom has not done anything for which he could be arrested so far.

The border czar also pointed out that the controversy over the possible arrest of Newsom or Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is the result of the misrepresentation of his words by Jacob Soboroff during the interview on MSNBC.

"It's a joke. He's a dishonest journalist. I said many times, 'You can protest; you have your First Amendment rights,' but when you cross that line, put your hands on an ICE officer, or destroy property or impede law enforcement, or are knowingly harboring and concealing an illegal alien, that's a crime. And the Trump administration is not going to tolerate it."

"Then the reporter asked, 'Could you arrest Governor Newsom or Mayor [Karen] Bass?' I replied, 'Well, no one is above the law. If they cross the line, they commit a crime, of course they can. So there was no talk of arresting Newsom.' That's what was going on. I never threatened to arrest Governor Newsom."

Protests against ICE are already spreading to cities across the country. In some cases, such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Austin or New York, there have been confrontations with law enforcement and arrests. However, there have also been mobilizations in Atlanta, Seattle and Louisville, among other locations.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott warned that Texas will not allow unrest to reach the level seen in Los Angeles and San Francisco, signaling that he is prepared to deploy Lone Star State Department of Public Safety troopers, state press secretary Andrew Mahaleris said in a statement.

On Monday night several demonstrations turned violent, leading to clashes with law enforcement in Texas. Although officers have not reported whether arrests have been made, they declared an "unlawful assembly" to warn protest participants to leave the vicinity of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in Dallas. Incidents were also reported in Austin and Houston, according to local media.

Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that the FBI has identified the man who assaulted a federal officer during the protests in Paramount. The suspect, identified as Reyes, allegedly threw rocks at federal vehicles, injuring an officer and damaging government property.

A search warrant is being executed at his residence, and he will be added to the Most Wanted list. Bondi warned that anyone who assaults, spits on, or attacks federal personnel will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles are reportedly receiving gas masks, earplugs, and water bottles to throw at police officers, according to Fox News journalist Bill Melugin.

According to the reporter, trucks carrying bionic shields—each worth over $60—are being distributed across various areas of the city. This claim is fueling speculation that the protests may not be entirely spontaneous.

The scale of the protests and the apparent logistical organization behind the thousands of demonstrators have raised serious questions about the origin of these mobilizations and whether they are being funded. In fact, federal officials are already investigating possible links to organized groups and outside funding.

The situation unfolds amid heightened tensions following Friday’s immigration raids and the deployment of Marines and federal troops in the city.

Corrin Rankin, chairwoman of the California Republican Party, blamed Democratic leaders for the riots in Los Angeles following the immigration raids. She asserted that the protests were not peaceful, but “organized crime,” with attacks on police officers, destruction of property and burning of patriotic symbols.
Rankin asserted that Democrats have weakened the law and encouraged disorder by giving “false hope” to immigrants with criminal records.

The FBI is investigating possible coordinated efforts behind the anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles, which left dozens arrested and property damaged.
“We're investigating anyone who crosses the line from first-amendment protected activity to violence and are prepared to prosecute anyone who assaults a federal officer or causes damage to government property,” Laura Eimiller, FBI spokeswoman, said.
The Los Angeles Police Department also continues to make arrests for unlawful assembly, as suspicions grow about the involvement of groups such as Antifa. Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna plans to propose legislation to designate them as a terrorist organization.

The Police Department declared the protest in front of the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles an “unlawful assembly.” Some participants were seen near a freeway as officers ordered them to disperse.
The city maintains an active “tactical alert,” meaning all uniformed personnel must remain on continuous duty. This measure was implemented following a weekend of violent unrest, where protesters vandalized patrol cars and clashed with authorities in the city center.

San Francisco police reported arresting about 148 people Sunday night amid protests in support of anti-ICE demonstrations in South Los Angeles. Of those arrested, 147 were cited and released, including six minors. About half of those arrested are San Francisco residents, authorities said.

Elon Musk appeared to take an unexpected turn by sharing on X a post by Trump in which Trump harshly criticized California Democratic leaders for their handling of protests against immigration raids. Although Musk did not add commentary, the fact that he replied to the message, after a recent public confrontation with the president, was interpreted as a gesture of support amid the conflict with the state.

Following news of the activation of Marines in Los Angeles to protect federal facilities in the midst of riots, Governor Gavin Newsom's office assured that it is only a transfer between bases, not an operational deployment. However, the Northern Command confirmed that 700 Marines will join Task Force 51 to reinforce federal security. Despite this acknowledgement, Newsom's team described the measure as “unwarranted, uncalled for, and unprecedented,” accusing the federal government of using the Army “against its own citizens.”

The Los Angeles Police Department declared a “tactical alert,” which means that all uniformed officers must remain on duty. This measure allows the LAPD to respond immediately to potential disturbances and protests, extending officer shifts and prioritizing attention to critical situations. Less urgent calls could be placed on standby until the alert is lifted.

The Trump administration began deploying 500 Marines to Los Angeles in response to increased violence during protests. Hailing from Twentynine Palms, the Marines will operate under Task Force 51, which already has 2,100 National Guard members. Their mission is to protect federal property and personnel without engaging in law enforcement duties. According to the U.S. Northern Command, all troops have been trained in crowd control and use of force protocols.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a new lawsuit against the Trump administration following the deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles this weekend. Bonta called the order illegal, alleging that it was done without the governor's consent and violated the Tenth Amendment. Gov. Gavin Newsom accused the president of using “fear and control” tactics. It is the state's 24th lawsuit against the Administration in less than five months, clearly showing the political conflict that persists between Sacramento and Washington.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sharply criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom following vandalism in Los Angeles, accusing him of siding with criminals.

“California politicians must call off their rioting mob,” the statement declared. It added, “Federal law enforcement is working to protect and safeguard American citizens from criminal illegal aliens.”

Additionally, the DHS sent a stern message to Newsom, asking, “Why is California’s governor siding with foreign criminals?”

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom in response to the recent violent incidents in Los Angeles.

"Gavin Newsom did nothing as violent riots erupted in Los Angeles for days," she stated. "Federal law enforcement officers were attacked by violent radicals and illegal criminals waving foreign flags because Governor Newsom was too weak to protect the city," she added.

The official concluded by stating, "President Trump has stepped in to maintain law and order and protect federal buildings."

The San Francisco Police Department declared an "unlawful assembly" in several areas of the city early Monday morning after several demonstrations turned violent and several participants attacked law enforcement.
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Law enforcement agencies reported that as a result of the clashes, some 60 people were arrested.

Donald Trump has declared war on masks at demonstrations. The president began his crusade with a Truth Social post in which he announced the arrival of the National Guard in Los Angeles (hours before it actually took place, by the way) and charged against people who attended demonstrations with their faces hidden:
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​"From now on, MASKS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to be worn at protests. What do these people have to hide, and why???"

Hours later, he returned to the subject, also on Truth:

The FBI announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of an individual in connection with the assault of a federal agent during the Los Angeles riots. The man is accused of throwing rocks at a law enforcement vehicle on Alondra Boulevard, damaging government vehicles and injuring an officer.

Border czar Tom Homan recalled that anyone who hinders the action of the forces of order is committing a crime. He accused Californian Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass of doing so.

"I'll say it about anybody. You cross that line, it’s a felony to knowingly harbor and conceal an illegal alien. It’s a felony to impede law enforcement doing their job."

Newsom's response was swift: "Come after me, arrest me, let's just get it over with, tough guy. I don't give a damn, but I care about my community," the California governor told MSNBC.

The Los Angeles Police Department declared several of the city's hottest spots "unlawful assembly," warning those in these areas that they would be arrested if they remained there. Law enforcement sources said there had been at least 28 arrests, mostly for blocking freeways, although they also noted others for throwing Molotov cocktails and even charging at officers with a motorcycle.