1 / 10Protests Spread: Protests over immigration raids began Friday in Los Angeles and have now appeared in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Austin, Atlanta and Dallas. Demonstrators rallied against federal arrests of migrant workers. Some groups blocked freeways and set fires. Local officials report peaceful gatherings by day but clashes at night have driven the unrest beyond California’s borders. (AP Photo)
2 / 10Downtown Arrests: Los Angeles police arrested people late Tuesday for violating an overnight curfew downtown. Officers warned groups on 1st Street between Spring and Alameda to disperse before making mass arrests. By Tuesday evening, 25 people faced curfew charges, and authorities said the number would rise as they cleared remaining protesters from the area. (AP Photo)
3 / 10Looting Vandalism: Looting and vandalism have marked the protests alongside peaceful rallies. On Monday night, 23 businesses were broken into. Over the past five days, more than 500 people have been arrested for failing to disperse, looting, vandalism and other offences. Some individuals damaged property, set fires and daubed graffiti under the cover of darkness. (AP Photo)
4 / 10Curfew Details: Mayor Karen Bass imposed a curfew from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am (0300 to 1300 GMT) across a one-square-mile section of downtown. Only residents, journalists and emergency personnel may enter that area during restricted hours. Bass said the measure aims to halt theft and property damage while still allowing essential activities to continue. (AP Photo)
5 / 10Troops Arrive: US President Donald Trump ordered 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 active-duty Marines to Los Angeles despite objections from state leaders. The troops will guard federal facilities and accompany immigration officers during enforcement operations. Local law enforcement says they can manage the protests but welcomes added protection around key sites. (AP Photo)
6 / 10State Lawsuit: Governor Gavin Newsom has sued to block military forces from performing policing duties. In federal court, he asked for an injunction to bar troops from assisting in immigration arrests while still allowing them to protect buildings. The judge has scheduled a hearing for Thursday to consider California’s request. (AP Photo)
7 / 10Texas Solidarity: Following solidarity protests, Texas Governor Greg Abbott mobilised his National Guard across the state. He emphasised that peaceful protest is legal but warned that property damage or violence will lead to arrest. Guard units were placed on standby in Austin, Dallas and San Antonio to support local law enforcement if needed. (AP Photo)
8 / 10Federal Costs: The Pentagon estimates the domestic deployment will cost US taxpayers $134 million for travel, housing and food. Defence officials said troops will use shields and batons in crowd-control roles and will not make arrests. Training images show Marines practising riot drills at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach. (AP Photo)
9 / 10Continued Raids: Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions have persisted throughout Los Angeles County. ICE agents have carried out arrests at libraries, car washes and Home Depot stores. Schools have increased security at graduation ceremonies, and Representative Jimmy Gomez said raids will continue daily for at least 30 days. (AP Photo)
10 / 10Legal Debate: Trump said he may invoke the Insurrection Act to justify broader military involvement if unrest persists. He described the protests as an assault on public order and national sovereignty. Legal experts warn that without an official insurrection declaration, deploying active-duty forces for law enforcement may exceed presidential authority. (AP Photo)
