Protests broke out on Saturday across Los Angeles following dozens of arrests the day prior in citywide Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.

In response, President Trump signed a memo Saturday ordering the deployment of at least 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles County due to clashes between immigration authorities and demonstrators.

Here's what to know about the unrest occurring in L.A.

A car burns during a protest in Compton, Calif., Saturday, June 7, 2025, after federal immigration authorities conducted operations. Eric Thayer / AP

How did the Los Angeles protests start?

ICE officers executed search warrants at multiple locations Friday, including outside a clothing warehouse in the Fashion District. The action came after a judge found probable cause

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