Around 200 protesters blocked the Sixth Street Bridge Tuesday afternoon in response to the ongoing ICE raids. The demonstration is one of several planned for today across Los Angeles County.

Standing on the bridge that connects Downtown LA with Boyle Heights, the group held signs that read “ICE out of LA!” and “Sick of ICE!” The Los Angeles Tenants Union also called for an eviction moratorium in the wake of enforcement operations.

“We know that many tenants will not be able to pay their rent come July 1,” an LATU representative told KCAL News. “Why? Because this militarization of our community … has closed down businesses, taken away street vendors, separated families and then people cannot pay their rent. They have barely the minimum to survive.”

Today is the deadline for the city of Los Angeles to give anti-deportation protest records to the U.S. House of Representatives.

An investigation led by House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer (R-Kentucky) asks that Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass turn in all documents and communication records from their respective offices, as well as federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.

June 13 letters to both Newsom and Bass claim they “protested President Trump’s action to quell the violence caused by the rioters in Los Angeles, even resorting to falsely blaming him for the actions of violent rioters.”

The letters, written by Comer and Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement Chairman Clay Higgins, added: “[Newsom and Bass] falsely claimed that state and local law enforcement had protests under control, however, police were clearly unable to quell the violence in Los Angeles prior to the arrival of the National Guardsmen.”

It is unclear whether the records were subpoenaed.

On Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security reported that ICE detained 1,618 immigrants across Southern California since the beginning of June. Additionally, during protests in that same span, 787 people were arrested for assault, obstruction, or unlawful assembly, according to the Los Angeles Times.

It is unclear how many of the 1,600 detained immigrants had criminal backgrounds. However, the Deportation Data Project found that, from June 1 to June 10, over half of those detained had no prior convictions.

The updated numbers and recent findings come as ICE raids continue in Southern California, including at a Hollywood Home Depot on June 19.

A bill sponsored by state and local politicians aims to end the practice of masked law enforcement agents, requiring those participating in immigration sweeps to identify themselves.

The “No Secret Police Act” would issue a misdemeanor for state, local and federal law enforcement officers who cover their faces, with some exceptions.

The bill’s co-author, Calif. Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), told the Los Angeles Times: “We don’t want to move towards that kind of model where law enforcement becomes almost like an occupying army, disconnected from the community, and that’s what it is when you start hiding their face, hiding the identity.”

“Recent incidents involving individuals impersonating law enforcement officers have created confusion, fear and mistrust in communities across the state,” Calif. Sen. Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) and Pasadena Mayor Victor M. Gordo wrote in a press release. “This legislation seeks to establish clear and consistent standards, requiring officers to identify themselves during enforcement actions.”

LA Mayor Karen Bass criticized the practice of masked enforcement individuals during a Friday night briefing.

“We’re not sure who these armed men are,” Bass said. “They show up without uniforms. They show up completely masked. They refuse to give ID. They’re driving regular cars with tinted windows and in some cases out-of-state license plates. Who are these people?”

The legislation comes amid a Department of Homeland Security report claiming a 500% increase in assaults against ICE agents. In response to the apparent “doxxing” of ICE agents and their family members—where personally identifiable information is publicly revealed—the department stated: “Those who dox our ICE agents will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

For a team with a stadium that reaches deafening levels on game days, the Los Angeles Dodgers had remained largely silent on ICE raids until yesterday, when they announced a significant donation in support of immigrant families. That hasn’t stopped dozens of fans from protesting outside Dodger Stadium Saturday, demanding the team speak up for the Latino community.

Demonstrators filled the street corners of Sunset Boulevard and Vin Scully Avenue, near one of the stadium’s entrances, chanting “ICE out of LA!”, “Trump must go now!”, and “Do better Dodgers!” as cars and trucks honked past.

“We’re all a part of this community, and they’re a big part of this community,” protester Collin Fullerton said. “And I know it’s going to be difficult for them, and they’re going to lose fans over it, but it’s just the right thing for them to do.”

He added that while the Dodgers’ recent contribution to immigrant families is a “solid start,” he still expects them to speak out against both ICE and the Trump administration.

One Instagram account that announced the planned protest claimed the Dodgers’ $1 million donation is “a joke.”

“They make quadruple that in one game, yet remain silent on the city’s injustices,” the post continued, noting how the Dodgers led the league in ticket revenue per game at $4.29 million. They also referred to instances where fans supporting the Latino community were escorted out of games by security, the most recent involving a man who held an anti-ICE sign at a game on Thursday.

Going forward, Fullerton hopes the message expands to other Major League Baseball teams. As he was being interviewed, two buses—presumably carrying players and personnel of the visiting Washington Nationals—were escorted by LAPD motorcycles toward the stadium as protestors made their voices heard ahead of Saturday night’s game.

“This message needs to go out to all the teams because it’s going to wind up protecting Chicago and New York and San Francisco and San Diego,” Fullerton said. “We need to get as many of those teams on board as we can.”

After being heavily scrutinized for their silence on ICE raids and the subsequent protests, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Friday that they have committed $1 million in “direct financial assistance” for immigrant families. Their post on X noted that this is the first of several community efforts “to be announced in the coming days.”

In partnership with the City of Los Angeles, the Dodgers have committed $1 million toward direct financial assistance for families of immigrants impacted by recent events in the region. Additional community efforts to be announced in the coming days.

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) June 20, 2025

Over 50 Los Angeles community, religious, and union leaders have sent a letter to the Los Angeles Dodgers, imploring them to “take a public stand against the indiscriminate ICE raids which are terrorizing our communities, hurting businesses, and separating families.” Their call comes one day after the team denied federal agents access to the stadium’s parking lot. A planned announcement to help immigrant communities was delayed in light of the incident.

“This is the moment for the Dodgers to stand with the families whom masked agents are tearing apart,” the letter, addressed to team owner Mark Walter, states. “Children who may have sat in your seats enjoying a game now come home with no parents to receive them and no word of their whereabouts or well being other than reports of inhumane treatment in detention centers across California and the Southwest.”

According to the Los Angeles Times, an attached petition demands the following:

• “Issue a public statement affirming that families are sacred, and that the ICE raids must stop
• Stand with and support community organizations that are welcoming, protecting, and integrating immigrants into the fabric of our great region
• As when you asked ICE to leave the property yesterday, continue to ensure that no Dodgers’ property or assets will be used to aid or abet immigration enforcement operations.”

The Dodgers, save for a brief mention by manager Dave Roberts and Instagram posts by outfielder Kike Hernandez and retired Spanish broadcaster Jaime Jarrin, have remained silent on the matter. A Spanish performance of the National Anthem—and the rumored backlash that followed—only muddied the waters between one of LA’s most prominent sports teams and its legion of Latino and Latin American supporters.

Fans reportedly plan to protest outside the stadium tomorrow at 2 p.m. PT. The exact date of the Dodgers’ announcement remains unknown.

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has unanimously ruled that President Trump can keep National Guard troops in Los Angeles for now. The decision comes nearly a week after U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer called the deployment “illegal” and briefly returned control to Gov. Gavin Newsom. The 9th Circuit blocked that ruling hours later, leading to another hearing on June 17 before tonight’s verdict.

BREAKING: A federal appeals court has indefinitely blocked Judge Breyer’s order to put Gavin Newsom back in control of the National Guard.

The three-judge panel, which included two Trump and one Biden appointee, was unanimous. pic.twitter.com/kL5vASDcm1

— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) June 20, 2025

“The undisputed facts demonstrate that before the deployment of the National Guard, protesters ‘pinned down’ several federal officers and threw ‘concrete chunks, bottles of liquid, and other objects’ at the officers,” the three-judge panel wrote. “Protesters also damaged federal buildings and caused the closure of at least one federal building. And a federal van was attacked by protesters who smashed in the van’s windows. The federal government’s interest in preventing incidents like these is significant.”

Newsom later responded with a post on X, saying Trump “is not a king and not above the law.”

“Tonight, the court rightly rejected Trump’s claim that he can do whatever he wants with the National Guard and not have to explain himself to a court,” he continued. “We will not let this authoritarian use of military soldiers against citizens go unchecked.”

The case moves forward with a preliminary injunction hearing scheduled for Friday morning, presided over by Judge Breyer.

Tens of thousands took to the streets across Los Angeles for “No Kings Day” on June 14, as ICE raids continue to bring turmoil to the city.

 

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The humid 86-degree heat did little to dampen spirits near the Metropolitan Detention Center, where roughly a dozen people rallied in the shade to mark the 12th consecutive day of anti-ICE protests.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass lifted the curfew over Downtown Los Angeles Tuesday. The restriction, implemented June 10, was made to combat ongoing looting and vandalism that followed otherwise peaceful protests in the area.

“The curfew, coupled with ongoing crime prevention efforts, have been largely successful in protecting stores, restaurants, businesses and residential communities from bad actors who do not care about the immigrant community,” Bass said in a statement. “I am lifting the curfew effective today, and as we continue quickly adapting to chaos coming from Washington, and I will be prepared to reissue a curfew if needed. My priority will continue to be ensuring safety, stability and support in the Downtown neighborhoods.”

The announcement comes one day after Bass initially moved the curfew’s start time from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell echoed Bass’s sentiment, adding: “The LAPD will maintain a strong presence in the area and continue to monitor conditions closely to protect lives, uphold the right to lawful assembly, and safeguard property.”

In one of America’s largest sports-crazed cities, many had expected its professional teams to comment on the raids and protests. So far, only two soccer franchises have issued public messages of solidarity.

Angel City FC of the National Women’s Soccer League shared a statement via X on June 7, which read: “We are heartbroken by the fear and uncertainty many in our Los Angeles community are feeling right now. At Angel City, we believe in the power of belonging. We know that our city is stronger because of its diversity and the people and families who shape it, love it, and call it home.” They also provided a link to The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, a Los Angeles-based organization that offers legal and social services for immigrants.

In their first game since the protests, the team wore shirts in support of the immigrant community, the front proclaiming, “Immigrant City Football Club” and the back bearing the phrases, “Los Angeles is for everyone” and “Los Angeles es para todos.” The shirts are also being sold at the team’s store, with proceeds benefiting Camino Immigration Services.

Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles Football Club released a statement the day after in both English and Spanish: “LAFC believes that the true strength of our community comes from the people and cultures that make up the tapestry of this beautiful and diverse city. Today, when so many in our city are feeling fear and uncertainty, LAFC stands shoulder to shoulder with all members of our community.”

Among the other pro teams that have yet to release statements, the Los Angeles Dodgers are the most prominent organization, holding deep ties to a significant Latinx fanbase with a slogan—”Los Doyers”—to boot. Fans and columnists have pressured them to stand with the immigrant community, but the team has not acknowledged the matter at this time. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts briefly mentioned the raids in a pregame press conference on June 13, but said he “didn’t know enough” about the situation. Meanwhile, outfielder Kike Hernandez posted a long and heartfelt message on Instagram, saying in part, “This city adopted me as one of their own.”

The most recent sign of the team’s silence came before their Saturday game against the San Francisco Giants. Dominican American singer Vanessa Hernandez—known by her stage name, “Nezza”—sang the official Spanish version of the National Anthem, reportedly against the team’s wishes. The reviews of her performance were mixed, and while the Dodgers have not taken disciplinary action against her, Hernandez said: “Safe to say I’m never allowed in that stadium ever again.”

Among the many neighborhoods affected by protests in LA is Little Tokyo, a popular shopping and living space for many in the Japanese and Japanese-American communities. The violence, looting, and graffiti around Downtown LA have led to a decrease in sales and security measures. As a result, many businesses in the area have boarded up their windows to prevent further damage. Flyers in support of the immigrant community also adorn those walls. One version reads, “Little Tokyo is a community of immigrants. We are residents, restaurant workers, neighborhood kids, mom-and-pop stores, and elders. NO ICE IN LITTLE TOKYO.”

The Los Angeles Press Group and investigative reporting site Status Coup sued the city and LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell Monday over increasing violence against journalists. According to NPR, the complaint alleges that officers patrolling protest areas “are routinely violating journalists’ rights.”

“Being a journalist in Los Angeles is now a dangerous profession,” the complaint stated. “LAPD unlawfully used force and the threat of force against Plaintiffs, their members and other journalists to intimidate them and interfere with their constitutional right to document public events as the press.”

Conflicts between Los Angeles police and the press are not unheard of. In August 1970, Los Angeles Times columnist and KMEX (Univision 34) news director Ruben Salazar was killed during a protest against the Vietnam War when a tear gas projectile flew through a hotel door and struck him in the head.

Citing Salazar’s death, LA Press Club press rights chair Adam Rose told NPR, “This isn’t new here. History repeats itself. The LAPD — and often the L.A. Sheriff’s Department as well — arrest and attack journalists. They will arrest them. They will detain them. And they will cause serious injury as well with these ‘less-lethal’ munitions.”

Since ICE raids began in Los Angeles, the Press Club has established a database for incidents between local journalists and law enforcement. To date, they have recorded over three dozen instances of violence against the press.

On June 9, over 60 news organizations and press rights groups signed a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, demanding that federal officers and those working under their direction “refrain from any unlawful, indiscriminate, and excessive use of force against members of the press and public who are merely covering events of public concern in the Los Angeles area.”

In a Father’s Day post to Truth Social, President Donald Trump ordered ICE to expand its deportation efforts to “America’s largest cities,” naming Los Angeles, Chicago and New York—all under Democratic leadership. Trump issued the order to “achieve the very important goal of delivering the single largest Mass Deportation Program in History.”

Chants, signs and flags have filled the LA air since early June, all in response to ongoing ICE raids that have kept communities on edge.

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