Los Angeles Protesters Burn American Flags in Anti-ICE Fury Amid Trump’s Immigration Blitz
Sarah Johnson
June 9, 2025
Brief
Anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles burn and spit on American flags, clashing with police amid Trump’s immigration crackdown and National Guard deployment.
In a fiery display of defiance in Los Angeles, protesters took to the streets, burning and spitting on American flags while chanting anti-Trump slogans. The chaotic scene unfolded over the weekend, with dozens of masked individuals encircling a blazing flag, some spraying flammable liquids to fuel the fire and others hoisting flags of South American nations like Mexico in a bold statement.
The unrest, centered in downtown L.A., escalated as protesters marched into the vibrant L.A. Live entertainment district, clogging major streets like Figueroa and 11th. The Los Angeles Police Department, deeming the gathering an unlawful assembly, moved to disperse the crowds, while the Sheriff’s Department deployed flash bangs to restore order.
The protests erupted amid President Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown, with National Guard troops deployed to the city after reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents facing attacks during deportation raids. Trump’s decision to send 2,000 troops, citing lawlessness ignored by California Gov. Gavin Newsom and L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, sparked fierce backlash. Newsom, in a sharp rebuke, demanded the troops’ withdrawal, arguing the deployment inflamed tensions and violated state sovereignty.
As the flames of protest rage, this clash reveals deeper divides over immigration, authority, and the symbols that define a nation.
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Editor's Comments
Looks like L.A.’s streets are hotter than a jalapeño on a summer grill! Burning flags and dodging flash bangs—protesters sure know how to throw a party. But here’s the kicker: while Newsom and Trump play tug-of-war with the National Guard, the real question is who’s guarding the common sense? Maybe they’re all just auditioning for the next season of ‘California Chaos.’
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