ICE protests live updates: Over 200 arrested in L.A.; National Guard deployed in Texas as rallies

Los Angeles, California – Protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations continue to grip Los Angeles, leading to widespread arrests and the deployment of National Guard troops. As of Wednesday, June 11, 2025, over 200 arrests have been reported by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) for various offenses, including unlawful assembly and curfew violations. The total number of arrests since the protests began last Friday, June 6, has surpassed 400, encompassing both undocumented individuals arrested during ICE raids and protesters.

The unrest in Los Angeles was sparked by a series of ICE raids across the city, including in the fashion district and at a Home Depot. In response, protesters have blocked freeways, clashed with law enforcement, and gathered outside federal buildings and detention centers. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass implemented an overnight curfew in a designated area of downtown Los Angeles, citing vandalism and looting.

President Trump has ordered the deployment of thousands of National Guard troops and hundreds of active-duty Marines to Los Angeles to assist federal immigration agents and protect federal buildings. This move has been met with strong opposition from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who has filed a legal challenge to halt the military’s involvement. While some National Guard troops have been trained to accompany ICE agents on operations, their primary role in LA has been to protect federal property.

Texas – The anti-ICE protests have spread beyond California, with rallies also taking place in various cities across Texas, including Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston. In response to these demonstrations, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Tuesday, June 10, that the Texas National Guard will be deployed across the state “to ensure peace and order.”

While Governor Abbott stated that peaceful protest is legal, he emphasized that harming individuals or property is not and will lead to arrests. The deployment aims to maintain order in anticipation of planned demonstrations. In Austin, where hundreds protested on Monday, police used chemical irritants to disperse crowds, and over a dozen arrests were made. San Antonio’s Mayor, Ron Nirenberg, noted that the city did not request the National Guard’s deployment and was not given advance warning.

“No Kings Day” rallies, organized by progressive groups, are planned across Texas for Saturday, June 14, to coincide with President Trump’s planned military parade in Washington D.C., marking opposition to what organizers perceive as authoritarian actions.