Force Escalation and 45 LA Arrests

June 10, 2025

President Trump has deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles following ICE raids that resulted in 45 migrant arrests, a move criticized by Juan Proano of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) as "an attack on a sanctuary city. " The ICE operations have been described as poorly planned, with centers already overcrowded and concerns about accelerated deportations bypassing due process. California Governor Gavin Newsom has blamed Trump for tensions in Los Angeles, while Trump responded by calling Newsom "grossly incompetent" and suggesting he should be arrested.

Who is affected

Migrants, particularly those with "brown skin" according to Proano
Los Angeles' large migrant population, especially Asian and Hispanic communities
Protesters responding to the ICE raids
California residents where National Guard troops are deployed

What action is being taken

National Guard troops (2,000 total, 300 on the ground) are currently deployed in Los Angeles
ICE is conducting raids and arrests of migrants
LULAC, NAACP, and other rights organizations are publicly criticizing President Trump
California is suing the Trump administration over the National Guard deployment
Marines at Camp Pendleton are on high alert for possible deployment

Why it matters

The deployment of military forces in a major American city represents a significant federal intervention in a sanctuary city
There are concerns about due process being bypassed with "accelerated deportations"
The raids are characterized as discriminatory, targeting people based on appearance
The conflict represents a direct confrontation between state and federal authorities over immigration enforcement
The situation demonstrates escalating tensions between the Trump administration and California leadership

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint