National Guard troops arrive in Los Angeles following Trump’s order amid immigration protests

National Guard troops arrive in Los Angeles following Trump’s order amid immigration protests

National Guard troops have begun arriving in Los Angeles on orders from President Donald Trump to stamp out protests that have broken out in recent days against federal immigration authorities seeking to carry out deportations in the region.

Law enforcement officers stand guard as they face off with demonstrators during a protest following federal immigration operations, in the Compton neighborhood of Los Angeles, California early on June 8, 2025. Image- AFP