Clashes between protesters and National Guard troops erupted in downtown Los Angeles on June 8, following a series of federal immigration raids across southern California. Eyewitnesses reported the use of tear gas and non-lethal rounds by law enforcement as tensions flared near federal buildings.
The unrest began after coordinated operations by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) starting June 6, which targeted multiple locations. CGTN Stringer Matteo Ghidoni, reporting from the scene, noted that while most demonstrators dispersed by evening, a small group remained in a standoff with police.
Authorities have not released official statements on the scale of the raids or arrests. The protests highlight growing tensions over federal immigration policies, drawing attention from global observers monitoring civil liberties and law enforcement dynamics in the U.S.
