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Fact check: How many days in June 2025 were there protests in Santa Ana
1. Summary of the results
Based on the available analyses, the exact number of days with protests in Santa Ana during June 2025 cannot be definitively determined from the sources provided. However, several key facts emerge:
- June 9, 2025 is consistently mentioned as a day when protests occurred in Santa Ana [1] [2]
- Protests occurred over a multi-day period from June 9 to June 14, 2025, though the specific number of days is not quantified [3]
- The demonstrations were described as "daily demonstrations in Downtown Santa Ana" suggesting consecutive days of activity [4]
- Protests extended "over the weekend and on Thursday" indicating multiple days of activity [5]
- The protests were primarily related to federal immigration enforcement actions (ICE raids) that prompted community response [2] [6]
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
The original question lacks important context about why these protests occurred. The demonstrations were specifically in response to federal immigration enforcement actions that took place in the Santa Ana area [2] [6]. This context is crucial for understanding the scope and duration of the protests.
Additionally, the sources reveal that:
- The City of Santa Ana officially supported peaceful assembly rights while working to maintain public safety [6]
- Most demonstrators "exercised their rights peacefully" according to city officials [6]
- The protests were part of broader regional demonstrations against ICE operations, not isolated to Santa Ana alone [4]
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The original question itself does not contain misinformation, as it simply asks for factual information. However, the lack of available specific data in the sources suggests that either:
- Media coverage was incomplete regarding the full scope of protest activity
- Official documentation of the exact number of protest days may not have been publicly released
- The protests may have been less newsworthy on certain days, leading to gaps in reporting
The sources consistently frame the protests as legitimate exercises of First Amendment rights [6], which could indicate either genuine respect for civil liberties or political positioning by city officials to avoid controversy during a sensitive immigration enforcement period.