President Trump has ordered increased raids on illegal immigrants, igniting protests across the country. The unrest in Los Angeles has become particularly intense, with some protesters burning cars and waving the Mexican flag while chanting for California's independence. Reports suggest that the crowd faced law enforcement's crackdown, resulting in police using rubber bullets and tear gas. An Australian reporter even witnessed police firing during a live broadcast.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently launched operations in Los Angeles, targeting illegal workers, which has sparked panic within the local immigrant community. Protesters are calling for California to secede from the federal government, resulting in clashes with federal agents. Trump stated that he would deploy the National Guard and potentially a Marine unit to maintain order, while California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned this action as an infringement of state sovereignty.