On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Trump administration sent US Marines to Los Angeles and increased raids on suspected undocumented immigrants, causing anger among protesters and Democratic leaders who fear a national crisis.
IMAGE: Protesters and members of law enforcement confront each other during a protest in Los Angeles. Photograph: David Ryder/Reuters
IMAGE: Demonstrators gather as USA Customs and Border Protection officers protect the Edward R Roybal federal building in Los Angeles. Photograph: David Swanson/Reuters
IMAGE: A protest against the federal crackdown on illegal immigration in downtown Los Angeles. Photograph: Aude Guerrucci/Reuters
IMAGE: Demonstrators hold Mexican and Guatemalan flags during the protest in Los Angeles. Photograph: Aude Guerrucci/Reuters
IMAGE: A demonstrator displays a sign with a reference to El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele and US President Donald John Trump. Photograph: Leah Millis/Reuters
IMAGE: Demonstrators gather during a protest in Los Angeles. Photograph: Aude Guerrucci/Reuters
IMAGE: A demonstrator has an injury treated during the protests. Photograph: Leah Millis/Reuters
IMAGE: A protest sponsored by the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) against President Trump's new sweeping travel ban at the Los Angeles international airport. Photograph: Jill Connelly/Reuters
IMAGE: A demonstrator gestures at law enforcement officers during a rally in Austin, Texas. Photograph: Joel Angel Juarez/Reuters
IMAGE: Demonstrators topple a road safety barrier during a protest in Austin, Texas. Photograph: Joel Angel Juarez/Reuters
IMAGE: Law enforcement officers detain demonstrators during a protest in Austin, Texas. Photograph: Joel Angel Juarez/Reuters
IMAGE: Police detain a protester in Austin, Texas. Photograph: Joel Angel Juarez/Reuters
IMAGE: Demonstrators display the US and Mexico flags during the protest in Austin, Texas. Photograph: Joel Angel Juarez/Reuters
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