The unrest was triggered by a series of high-profile ICE raids targeting undocumented immigrants, many of whom had pending court hearings.
Supporters of the protests argue the raids were unjust and destabilizing. Critics, however, view the violent response as unacceptable.
A New York Times editorial, quoted in Fox News, stated, “The real emergency is not the protests — it’s the White House escalating conflict for political theater.”
What Next?
The LAPD and National Guard remain on alert as tensions continue. Meanwhile, the legal and political implications of Trump’s troop deployment and the governor’s resistance are expected to play out in the coming weeks.
