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In Photos: US National Guard detains anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles amid rising tensions

Updated On: 12 June, 2025 12:49 PM IST | ronak mastakar

National Guard troops deployed in Los Angeles have temporarily detained protesters opposing US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, reported news agency ANI. (Pics/AFP)

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The protesters were later handed over to local law enforcement officials

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The protesters were later handed over to local law enforcement officials

Major General Scott Sherman, head of Task Force 51, is overseeing the deployment of over 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines in Los Angeles

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Major General Scott Sherman, head of Task Force 51, is overseeing the deployment of over 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines in Los Angeles

Immigration officials have circulated images showing National Guard soldiers providing security to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents during enforcement actions

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Immigration officials have circulated images showing National Guard soldiers providing security to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents during enforcement actions

California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed an emergency motion to halt the Trump administration's use of military forces in immigration operations without prior consultation with state authorities

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed an emergency motion to halt the Trump administration's use of military forces in immigration operations without prior consultation with state authorities

Newsom has alleged that 2,000 state National Guard members were commandeered illegally and without coordination

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Newsom has alleged that 2,000 state National Guard members were commandeered illegally and without coordination

The Trump administration, however, has defended its actions, stating that ICE operations are focused on detaining individuals involved in violent crimes such as murder, human trafficking, drug offenses, and domestic abuse

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The Trump administration, however, has defended its actions, stating that ICE operations are focused on detaining individuals involved in violent crimes such as murder, human trafficking, drug offenses, and domestic abuse

Meanwhile, controversy continues over whether local authorities were adequately informed ahead of the ICE raids

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Meanwhile, controversy continues over whether local authorities were adequately informed ahead of the ICE raids

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stated the city had not been given advance notice about the timing or locations of the enforcement actions. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell also said the department was not properly briefed to prepare for unrest

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stated the city had not been given advance notice about the timing or locations of the enforcement actions. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell also said the department was not properly briefed to prepare for unrest

However, DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin disputed these claims, asserting that the LAPD was notified two days prior

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However, DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin disputed these claims, asserting that the LAPD was notified two days prior

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