Trump orders National Guard to Los Angeles amid ICE raid protests

Federal agents used smoke grenades to disperse protesters near a Home Depot following an Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid in Paramount, California. President Donald Trump ordered 2,000 National Guardsmen to Los Angeles to address protester violence during ICE operations. ICE agents clashed with protesters during raids in Los Angeles, detaining numerous individuals. The White House condemned the violence against law enforcement officers and defended the deportation operations. The administration emphasized a zero-tolerance policy towards criminal behavior and vowed to bring offenders to justice swiftly. Separate raids at various locations led to multiple arrests, including a union leader charged with obstruction of justice. The Los Angeles Police Department had to declare an unlawful assembly and deploy tear gas and flash-bang grenades to disperse unruly crowds. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed concern over the tactics used during the operations, stating they instilled fear in communities and disrupted safety.