In downtown Los Angeles, clashes between protesters and police continue amid protests against immigration raids. Police warned they would respond with appropriate force if protesters use incendiary devices. Traffic has been disrupted, and several police vehicles have been damaged. The Governor of California announced a lawsuit against the U.S. administration for the illegal and unconstitutional deployment of the National Guard to suppress protests. Protesters clashed with agents of the National Guard, immigration department, and the Department of Homeland Security. The National Guard used pepper balls, pepper spray, and tear gas to disperse protesters. The U.S. President ordered the deployment of National Guard troops to quell the immigration protests.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets emphasize the excessive use of force by police and the National Guard against peaceful protesters, highlighting the unconstitutional deployment of military forces to suppress civil rights. They focus on the protesters’ grievances against immigration raids and criticize the Trump administration’s harsh immigration policies.
Center: Center-leaning sources report the events factually, noting the clashes between protesters and police, the disruption caused, and the official statements from both sides. They provide balanced coverage of the reasons behind the protests and the government’s response without strong editorializing.
Right: Right-leaning media focus on the need for law and order, supporting the deployment of the National Guard to maintain peace and security. They emphasize the violent actions of some protesters, such as throwing objects and damaging police vehicles, and support the Trump administration’s firm stance on immigration enforcement.
