Los Angeles is still reeling from January’s deadly wildfires — and with the World Cup soccer championships and the 2028 Olympics on the horizon — Mayor Karen Bass has been urging residents to come together to revitalize LA’s image.

On Monday after a weekend of demonstrations, hundreds of people flocked to Downtown Los Angeles for another round — to support loved ones who’ve been detained during recent immigration protests or ICE raids, and to face off with National Guard troops deployed by President Donald Trump.

Anti-ICE protests continue in Los Angeles after the National Guard was deployed following immigration enforcement actions.

The National Guard was deployed to Los Angeles County as anti-ICE protests escalated over the weekend. The unrest is centered in the city of Paramount, California, where rioters clashed with federal authorities,

National Guard troops with riot shields pushed protesters into the streets, as tear gas was deployed and less-than-lethal rounds exploded in the roadway.

Benches at McKeldin Square were filled Monday as community organizers protested anti-immigrant speech from politicians and ICE deportations — rhetoric that’s flooded social media as tensions increased between progressive activist groups and federal agents after recent Los Angeles protests became violent over the weekend.

Doechii is using her voice to bring attention to the protests happening in Los Angeles. The rapper took home the prize for Best Female Hip Hop artists at the 2025 BET Awards on June 9 and addressed the Los Angeles ICE protests during her acceptance speech.

ICE riots in Los Angeles, which were prompted by the arrests of 45 illegal aliens with convictions for violent crimes, including murder and sexual assault.