Fact check: How many people have been killed by police and ICE in the 2025 LA deportations and protests

1. Summary of the results

Based on the available analyses, there is no confirmed count of fatalities during the 2025 LA deportations and protests. Multiple sources consistently report numerous arrests, injuries, and confrontations ^{[1] [2]}, but none provide evidence of deaths caused by police or ICE during these events.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question overlooks several important aspects of the situation:

• There have been documented injuries to multiple parties, including protesters, law enforcement personnel, and journalists ^[1]
• The events have been surrounded by viral claims and misinformation that required fact-checking ^[3]
• The situation involved multiple types of confrontations and numerous arrests ^[2]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The question itself contains potential assumptions that need addressing:

• It presumes there were fatalities when none of the sources confirm any deaths
• The phrasing suggests an expectation of police and ICE violence, while the sources indicate the situation was more complex, with injuries occurring to all parties involved ^[1]
• The question might be influenced by viral misinformation that has been circulating about these events, which fact-checkers have been actively addressing ^[3]

Those who might benefit from exaggerating or minimizing casualties include:

• Activist groups seeking to highlight law enforcement misconduct
• Law enforcement agencies seeking to downplay confrontations
• Political actors on both sides of the immigration debate
• Media outlets seeking engagement through sensationalized coverage