Fact check: Have there been recent riots or major protests in LA in 2025?

1. Summary of the results

Yes, there have been significant protests and riots in Los Angeles in 2025. The unrest began on June 6th following ICE immigration raids ^[1] and continued through Monday, June 10th ^[2]. The protests were centered in downtown Los Angeles and involved:

• Thousands of demonstrators ^[2]
• Over 150 arrests ^[2]
• Blocked freeways and property damage ^[3]
• Burning vehicles and confrontations with law enforcement ^[4]
• Use of tear gas and rubber bullets by authorities ^[5]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several crucial contextual elements were involved:

• The protests were triggered by ICE raids that resulted in 118 immigrant arrests ^[1]
• President Trump ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops ^[1]
• Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth mobilized 700 Marines specifically to guard federal buildings ^[4]
• The protests spread beyond Los Angeles to multiple cities ^[1]
• By Monday, the protests were largely contained, though tensions remained ^[1]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

Important considerations regarding potential misinformation:

• Some viral videos claiming to show burning vehicles from these protests were actually from 2020 protests ^[6]
• The situation involves complex political tensions between:

Federal authorities (ICE, National Guard, Marines)

Local protesters

• The Trump administration's immigration policies ^[2]

Multiple stakeholders benefit from different narratives:

• The Trump administration might benefit from emphasizing the violence to justify federal intervention
• Immigration rights activists might benefit from highlighting the peaceful aspects of the protests
• Media outlets might benefit from sensationalizing the violence and unrest

Each source confirms the basic facts while emphasizing different aspects of the events, suggesting the reality is complex and multifaceted.