Protests live updates: Marines make 1st temporary detention in LA

Marines are now on duty in Los Angeles for the first time.

ByJack Moore, Riley Hoffman, Kevin Shalvey, Leah Sarnoff, and Emily Shapiro
Last Updated: June 14, 2025, 5:09 AM EDT

Tensions are escalating between President Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom as protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement continue to grip Los Angeles and spread to New York City, San Francisco, Boston, Austin, Texas, and other cities.

Trump deployed about 4,000 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines to LA against Newsom's wishes.

A federal appeals court Thursday delayed an order requiring the Trump administration to return control of the National Guard to Newsom, dealing the administration a temporary reprieve to what would have been a major reversal of its policy on the protests.

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Here's how the news is developing.
Jun 09, 2025, 5:22 AM EDT

Trump calls on LAPD chief to request National Guard 'right now'

President Donald Trump in a series of social media posts said the National Guard should be brought in "right now" to help deal with protesters in Los Angeles.

"Jim McDonnell, the highly respected LAPD Chief, just stated that the protesters are getting very much more aggressive, and that he would "have to reassess the situation," as it pertains to bringing in the troops, Trump said in one post.

Demonstrators feed a plant into a fire burning in a dumpster during a protest against federal immigration sweeps in downtown Los Angeles, California, U.S. June 8, 2025.
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He added, "He should, RIGHT NOW!!! Don't let these thugs get away with this. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!"

Trump was referring to McDonnell's Sunday night press conference, where he said, "this thing has gotten out of control" and would now have to make a "reassessment" about requesting the National Guard.

-ABC News' Justin Gomez

Jun 09, 2025, 12:30 AM EDT

LAPD declares all of downtown an unlawful assembly

The Los Angeles Police Department has declared all of downtown as an unlawful assembly, telling all demonstrators to leave the area immediately.

"Downtown Los Angeles has been declared as an UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLY. You are to leave the Downtown Area immediately," police said on X.

A protester with a Mexican flag looks on as multiple cars burn during immigration raid protests in Los Angeles, June 8, 2025.
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"Agitators have splintered into and through out the Downtown Area. Residents, businesses and visitors to the Downtown Area should be alert and report any criminal activity," police said.

Jun 09, 2025, 12:03 AM EDT

'Our officers are really under attack,' LAPD chief says

During a press conference on Sunday, Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell decried the escalation of violence in Los Angeles as "disgusting" as Molotov cocktails, fireworks, rocks and more were used to target officers.

Nearly 60 people were arrested on Sunday, McDonnell said, as officials attempted to disperse the ongoing protests.

"It's escalated now since the beginning of this incident," McDonnell said, calling the protests "increasingly worse and more violent."

Protesters confront police on the 101 Freeway near the Metropolitan Detention Center of downtown Los Angeles, June 8, 2025.
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"Tonight we had individuals out there shooting commercial-grade fireworks at our officers that can kill you," McDonnell said.

The police chief said implementing a curfew was discussed with the L.A. County Sheriff and that officials will reassess if necessary.

-ABC News' Jenna Harrison and Amanda Morris

Jun 08, 2025, 11:48 PM EDT

101 Freeway's southbound lanes remain closed

Southbound lanes of the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles remain closed to traffic as protests continue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Police said the closure comes as demonstrators continue to throw objects onto the freeway, damaging multiple police vehicles.

Police face off with demonstrators amid smoke during a protest against federal immigration sweeps in downtown Los Angeles, June 8, 2025.
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The southbound lanes will remain closed until further notice, police said.

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