Los Angeles protests: ‘Incendiary devices’ hurled at police horses, says LAPD

Los Angeles protests live updates: California Governor Gavin Newsom responded strongly to reports that the Trump administration may cut federal funding to the state.

“Californians pay the bills for the federal government,” Newsom posted on X Friday, reacting to a CNN report citing unnamed sources claiming that Trump officials are considering withholding grants from California.

A spokesperson for President Donald Trump stated that “no final decision” has been made regarding any such action by the White House.

According to California’s finance department, the state receives approximately $161.5 billion in federal funds annually. However, Newsom argues that California contributes more to the federal government than it receives.

“Maybe it’s time to cut that off,” the governor said, tagging Trump’s social media handle.

Los Angeles protests live updates: The city of Glendale announced today that it has ended its agreement to house federal immigration detainees at its local lockup, NBC News reported.

According to a city news release, Glendale had maintained an agreement with Homeland Security and ICE since 2007 to detain federal immigration detainees. However, after a recent review of the arrangement, the city opted to terminate it.

In a statement, Glendale said its city manager made the decision following a careful evaluation.

“The city recognizes that public perception of the ICE contract—no matter how limited or carefully managed, no matter the good—has become divisive,” it said.

While the city emphasised that it will no longer hold federal immigration detainees, it clarified that the decision was “not politically driven,” adding that it was taken in the interest of public safety, the report added.

Los Angeles protests live updates: Amid violent protests where demonstrators set fire to Waymo’s self-driving cars, the driverless taxi company is suspending its service in downtown Los Angeles, BBC reported.

While the company continues to operate in the city, it has been removing vehicles from the downtown area and is not currently providing services there.

The Police Department earlier warned that burning electric vehicles can “release toxic gases.”

Los Angeles protests live updates: Amid ongoing protests in Los Angeles over immigration raids and President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops, LA police said “incendiary devices” were used against mounted patrols, BBC reported.

The department warned on X that “less lethal munitions have been authorised” in response to the attacks.

“Less lethal munitions may cause pain and discomfort,” it added.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has denounced Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard as both “illegal” and “immoral,” and warned that the state will sue the administration.

“Donald Trump has created the conditions you see on your TV tonight. He’s exacerbated the conditions… he’s putting fuel on this fire,” Newsom said in an interview with MSNBC.

“An unconstitutional act, and we’re going to test that theory with a lawsuit tomorrow,” he added.

Newsom, according to BBC, called Trump a “stone cold liar,” claiming the president did not mention deploying the National Guard during their phone conversation after the protests began.

Ordinarily, a state’s National Guard is activated at the governor’s request.

Los Angeles protests live updates: Protesters set fire to Waymo vehicles, which operate fully without drivers. Waymo, a Google-owned company, launched its robotaxi service for the public in 2020, per the BBC.

Three years later, it rolled out a fully driverless service in Los Angeles.

In LA, Waymo’s coverage area spans about 89 square miles, from Santa Monica to downtown.

Protesters blocked a major freeway and ignited self-driving cars, while police responded with tear gas, rubber bullets, and flash bangs to disperse the crowd.

As night fell, many protesters left, and police declared an unlawful assembly, signalling officers to arrest those who remained.

Los Angeles protests live updates: California Governor Gavin Newsom strongly criticised President Donald Trump on X (formerly Twitter), accusing him of escalating tensions by sending federal troops without local approval.

“Los Angeles: don’t take Trump’s bait. Trump wants chaos and he’s instigated violence. Those who assault law enforcement or cause property damage will risk arrest. Stay peaceful. Stay focused. Don’t give him the excuse he’s looking for,” he posted.

Los Angeles protests live updates: After 10 pm in Los Angeles, the LAPD urged remaining protesters to disperse immediately.

In a post on X, the city’s police department stated:

“Demonstrators have marched to the LA Live area and are blocking all lanes of traffic on Figueroa and 11th St. An UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLY has been declared for the Downtown Los Angeles area. You are to leave the area immediately.”

According to The Guardian, earlier in the evening, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said that while the police supported peaceful protests, “any acts of violence and criminality would be swiftly dealt with by law enforcement officers.”

Los Angeles protests live updates: Tensions escalated in Los Angeles on the third day of anti-deportation protests, with demonstrators clashing with law enforcement as President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom traded blame for the unrest and responsibility for maintaining order.

The deployment of National Guard troops by Trump over the weekend further angered residents protesting the administration’s aggressive deportation policies, according to local officials. Clashes intensified Sunday night, with some protesters engaging in vandalism and violence, including setting vehicles on fire.

The expanded federal response, implemented despite opposition from state and city leaders, deepened the rift between local officials and the Trump administration. Newsom said he formally requested the White House rescind the “unlawful” deployment and return the troops to his command, warning it would only ramp up tensions. The governor also said Sunday that he planned to sue the administration over the action.

Twenty-seven arrests were made at immigration protests in downtown L.A. on Sunday for alleged crimes including throwing a Molotov cocktail at an officer and driving a motorcycle into a line of police, authorities said according to LA Times.

Los Angeles protests live updates: Traffic was stopped for more than an hour on a major freeway as crowds filled the road. California Highway Patrol officers eventually cleared them using flash-bangs and smoke grenades.

After an initial brief clash between Department of Homeland Security agents and a small group of protesters at a detention centre, all remaining confrontations involved local police.

Los Angeles protests live updates: Some police patrolled the streets on horseback, while others in riot gear stood behind National Guard troops protecting federal buildings, including a detention centre where some immigrants had recently been taken. Authorities declared an unlawful assembly, and by early evening, much of the crowd had dispersed.

However, some protesters stayed, using chairs from a nearby park to build a makeshift barricade and throwing objects at police. Others positioned above the closed southbound 101 Freeway hurled chunks of concrete, rocks, electric scooters, and fireworks at California Highway Patrol officers and their vehicles parked below. Officers sought cover beneath an overpass.

Sunday marked the third consecutive day of protests in response to Trump’s immigration crackdown, with the arrival of around 300 federal troops fueling public anger and fear. The demonstrations were concentrated in several downtown Los Angeles blocks in the city of 4 million people.

Los Angeles protests live updates: In an order issued Saturday, Trump invoked a legal clause permitting him to deploy federal troops in cases of “a rebellion or danger of a rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States.”

He stated he had approved the deployment of 2,000 National Guard personnel.

Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One in Morristown, New Jersey, on Sunday, Trump said there were “violent people” in Los Angeles “and they’re not gonna get away with it.”

Los Angeles protests live updates: LA Mayor Bass said the ICE raids are causing fear and chaos in the city, urging those who wish to protest to do so peacefully. She stated, “The First Amendment grants a right to peaceful protest, but it does not give you the right to be violent to create chaos, or to vandalise property, and that will not be tolerated.”

At 71, Bass has been mayor for just over two years and faces reelection in 2026. Southern California is still recovering from severe wildfires in February and is preparing to host some matches of the 2026 World Cup, with LA also set to host the 2028 Summer Olympics.

Los Angeles protests live updates: President Donald Trump plans to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles to restore order amid escalating unrest caused by federal immigration raids.

The White House announced late Saturday that at least 2,000 National Guard troops will be stationed “for 60 days or at the discretion of the Secretary of Defence.” Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth stated on X that Marines could also be deployed “if violence continues.”

Typically, such deployments occur at the request of state officials, but California Governor Gavin Newsom criticised the move as unnecessary and accused the Trump administration of conducting “chaotic immigration sweeps” to stage a spectacle.

“The federal government is sowing chaos so they can have an excuse to escalate,” he wrote on X. “That is not the way any civilised country behaves.” He also described Hegseth’s idea of sending Marines as “deranged.”

Los Angeles protests live updates: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called for calm as protests against immigration raids continued into their third day, leading to clashes with security forces.

“Our city has been through a lot,” Bass said during a press conference at City Hall. “The most important thing is that our city is peaceful.”

President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles over the weekend despite opposition from California Governor Gavin Newsom and other local leaders. Newsom formally requested the White House to withdraw the “unlawful” deployment and return control of the troops to him, cautioning that it would only heighten tensions. Bass expressed her agreement with Newsom, saying Trump’s order should be rescinded.

In recent weeks, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has increased arrests nationwide to around 2,000 per day, still below the administration’s target of at least 3,000 daily detentions.

Los Angeles protests live updates: Groups of demonstrators, many waving Mexican flags and holding signs critical of U.S. immigration authorities, assembled at various locations across the city. The Los Angeles chapter of the Party for Socialism and Liberation held an afternoon rally with speakers outside City Hall.

The White House rejected California Governor Gavin Newsom’s portrayal of events, stating that “everyone saw the chaos, violence and lawlessness.”

Earlier footage showed about a dozen National Guard troops, accompanied by Department of Homeland Security officials, pushing back protesters gathered outside a federal building in downtown Los Angeles.

According to U.S. Northern Command, 300 members of the California National Guard were deployed to three locations in the Los Angeles area. Their assignment was restricted to safeguarding federal personnel and property.

Los Angeles protests live updates: California National Guard troops reached Los Angeles on Sunday to help control protests against President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement, though the state’s Democratic governor condemned the deployment as unlawful.

The National Guard began moving in as demonstrations against federal immigration raids entered their third day in Los Angeles, leading to clashes between protesters and police.

Los Angeles police declared one rally near City Hall to be an “unlawful assembly,” stating that some protesters had hurled concrete, bottles, and other objects at officers.

Los Angeles protests live updates: Tear gas was used against protesters in Los Angeles after some demonstrators approached National Guard troops and police, shouting insults. President Donald Trump had deployed the Guard following protests sparked by the arrest of dozens by federal immigration authorities across the city.

Los Angeles protests live updates: Thousands of protesters flood downtown Los Angeles, block major freeway, torch self-driving cars.

For a second straight day, clashes persist in Los Angeles as the Department of Homeland Security blames California’s Democratic leaders, including Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass, for fueling the unrest.

Los Angeles protests live updates: On Sunday afternoon, California Governor Gavin Newsom said he had officially asked the White House to end the “unlawful” deployment and return control of the troops to him, warning that their presence would only escalate tensions.

He also called on protesters to remain peaceful. “Speak up. Stay peaceful. Stay calm,” he urged on X. “Do not use violence and respect the law enforcement officers that are trying their best to keep the peace.”

Late Sunday on Truth Social, Trump described the unrest as an assault on immigration enforcement efforts. “A once great American City, Los Angeles, has been invaded and occupied by illegal aliens and criminals,” he wrote.

Trump labelled the protests as “migrant riots” and stated that federal agencies were instructed to take “all such action necessary” to restore order and continue deportation efforts.