Violent protests in Los Angeles, California (USA), have entered their third day.
Báo Khoa học và Đời sống•09/06/2025
On June 6, members of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carrying weapons and tactical equipment simultaneously conducted raids to hunt down illegal immigrants in at least 3 areas in Los Angeles, California. Photo: EPA. The campaign has led to violent protests against the crackdown on illegal immigrants. Photo: EPA.
The protest initially took place peacefully but later clashes broke out between radical protesters and law enforcement. Photo: EPA. Security forces fired stun grenades into crowds on the afternoon of June 7, closing part of the highway amid ongoing raids on undocumented migrants. Photo: EPA. On the same day, President Donald Trump directed senior federal officials to take "all necessary actions" to end days of violent unrest in Los Angeles, ordering the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to the city. Photo: Bloomberg.
US President Donald Trump said Los Angeles officials must be held responsible for the violent protests in the city in recent days. Photo: Investopedia. Also on June 7, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that “active duty Marines” were on “high alert” and could be deployed to Los Angeles. Photo: NBC. On the morning of June 8, President Trump praised the National Guard for stepping in to control "these protests" and ensure the rule of law. Photo: EPA. "The Los Angeles National Guard did a great job after two days of violence, clashes and unrest in Los Angeles," Trump wrote on the Truth Social platform on June 8. Photo: EPA.
However, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said on June 8 that the National Guard has not been deployed in the city. Photo: EPA. California Governor Gavin Newsom has previously criticized President Trump's decision to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles, calling the move "intentionally inflammatory" and warning that it would lead to an escalation of violence. He also urged the President to cancel the order. Photo: EPA.
>>> Please watch the video : Clashes between protesters and law enforcement in Los Angeles (Video source: BBC)
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