On June 7, 2025, Donald Trump ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard members to Los Angeles, California.
This decision followed protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in the city. The protests began after ICE conducted raids in workplaces and other locations.
The deployment was authorized by a memorandum signed by Trump, citing a need to address "anarchy." The raids by ICE resulted in the detention of hundreds of people. These actions have intensified tensions between the federal government and local authorities.