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The latest on the LA protests sparked by immigration sweeps

By Adrian Florido

Published June 9, 2025 at 7:34 AM EDT

President Trump deployed California's National Guard against the wishes of Gov. Newsom following protests sparked by immigration raids in LA. Officials accuse Trump of purposefully provoking chaos.

Adrian Florido

Adrian Florido is a national correspondent for NPR covering race and identity in America.

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