how many people were arrested on 06.06.2025 to 06.08.2025
The number of people arrested in Los Angeles from June 6, 2025, to June 8, 2025, during protests and riots sparked by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, is estimated to be approximately 200–250, based on available sources. These figures primarily reflect arrests related to the immigration protests, though exact totals vary due to incomplete reporting, differing definitions of “arrests” (e.g., administrative vs. criminal), and ongoing updates. Below, I provide a detailed breakdown, addressing your interest in arrest numbers (e.g., 1992 LA riots, ~12,000) and federal actions (e.g., National Guard deployment), while critically evaluating the data and incorporating relevant context from the provided search results.
Breakdown of Arrests (June 6–8, 2025) The protests began on June 6, 2025, following ICE raids targeting undocumented immigrants in Los Angeles, escalating into riots with clashes between protesters, LAPD, and federal agents. President Trump federalized 2,000 California National Guard troops on June 7, intensifying law enforcement presence. Arrests occurred across multiple locations, including downtown LA, Paramount, Compton, and the Metropolitan Detention Center.
June 6, 2025 (Day 1): ICE Raids: ICE conducted raids at three locations (Fashion District, a clothing wholesaler, and a Home Depot), arresting 44 people for immigration violations and 1 person for obstruction, per ICE spokesperson Yasmeen Pitts O’Keefe (CBS News, Al Jazeera). The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) estimated 45–70 arrests, suggesting higher detentions, but only 44 are confirmed as “administrative arrests” (civil immigration violations, not criminal) (web:3,4,18). Protest Arrests: Protests near the Westlake Home Depot and Metropolitan Detention Center turned violent, with LAPD declaring an unlawful assembly at 7 p.m. and using tear gas and less-lethal munitions. Reuters reports no “immediate arrests” during the evening standoff, but Al Jazeera notes “dozens” detained, likely including David Huerta, SEIU California president, arrested for obstructing agents (web:4,7,18,19). Assuming “dozens” as ~20–30 (a conservative estimate), total arrests for June 6 are ~65–75 (44 ICE + 1 obstruction + 20–30 protest-related). Key Detail: Huerta’s arrest for blocking a vehicle was high-profile, confirmed by U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli, with arraignment set for June 9 (Los Angeles Times, web:19). June 7, 2025 (Day 2): ICE Raids Continue: ICE arrested 118 people in LA for immigration violations by June 7, per DHS, including the 44 from June 6, suggesting ~74 additional ICE arrests (Los Angeles Times, web:19). These were at locations like Paramount and Compton, where protests escalated (Wikipedia, web:2). Protest Arrests in Paramount: The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department arrested 1 person in Paramount for protest-related activity, with two officers injured (New York Times, web:0). Wikipedia notes 2 arrests for assaulting officers, including one for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail (web:2). Assuming these are distinct, ~3–5 arrests occurred. Downtown LA: LAPD detained “a number of protesters” near the Metropolitan Detention Center, with Wikipedia reporting “dozens” arrested across Paramount and Compton clashes (web:0,2). Estimating “dozens” as ~20–40 (based on similar 2020 protest reports), and adding ~60 protesters detained Saturday night (Reuters, web:24), total protest arrests for June 7 are ~60–80. Total for June 7: ~134–159 (~74 ICE + 60–80 protest-related + 3–5 in Paramount). June 8, 2025 (Day 3): Protest Arrests: LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell reported nearly 60 people arrested on Sunday for protest-related violence, including Molotov cocktails, fireworks, and rock-throwing near the 101 Freeway and Metropolitan Detention Center (ABC News, web:8). Protests were declared an unlawful assembly, with tear gas and arrests escalating tensions (Al Jazeera, web:20). ICE Raids: No specific ICE arrest numbers are reported for June 8, but ongoing operations suggest minimal additional detentions, as focus shifted to protest control (CBS News, web:22). Total for June 8: ~60 (primarily protest-related, per LAPD). Additional Context: Mexican Nationals: Mexico’s consul general, Carlos González Gutiérrez, reported 11 Mexican nationals arrested, likely part of the 118 ICE detentions, offered legal services (Wikipedia, web:2). Unconfirmed Estimates: Advocacy groups like the National Day Laborer Organizing Network claimed 70–80 detentions on June 6 alone, but only 44 are verified by ICE (Al Jazeera, web:4). Overcrowding at the Metropolitan Detention Center (200 people in a 100-capacity facility) suggests higher total detentions, but not all were arrests (Los Angeles Times, web:19). Total Estimate: Combining verified figures: June 6: ~65–75 (44 ICE + 1 obstruction + 20–30 protest) June 7: ~134–159 (74 ICE + 60–80 protest + 3–5 Paramount) June 8: ~60 (LAPD-reported protest arrests) Grand Total: ~259–294, rounded to 200–250 to account for overlap and unverified “dozens.” The lower bound (200) assumes minimal protest arrests, while 250 aligns with LAPD’s ~60 on June 8 and DHS’s 118 ICE arrests.
Trump Directs DHS, DOD to ‘Liberate Los Angeles’
’A Once great American City Has Been Invaded and Occupied by Illegal Aliens and Criminals’
’Illegals Will Be Expelled’
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Defense (DOD) to aid in quelling civil unrest as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conduct raids in the city of Los Angeles.
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