MAGNET S2 INTELLIGENCE REPORT – LOS ANGELES ICE RAIDS & CIVIL UNREST
Date: 250608-0657z
Subject: Violent Protests Erupt in Response to ICE Raids Across Los Angeles
Threat Level: Elevated
Background: A high-visibility ICE enforcement operation conducted across Los Angeles triggered immediate protest activity, including violent confrontation with law enforcement and arson. The arrest of a prominent labor leader intensified the public response, signaling coordinated mobilization among activist groups.
SITUATION: On June 6, 2025, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out coordinated raids at multiple Los Angeles sites including Home Depot stores, apparel warehouses, and logistics centers. A total of 44 individuals were arrested for immigration-related offenses. Among them was David Huerta, President of SEIU California, who was taken into custody for allegedly obstructing agents during an operation in the Fashion District.
The arrests quickly sparked protests in downtown Los Angeles, where demonstrators gathered near ICE detention centers and federal buildings. Initially peaceful, the protests escalated rapidly. Protesters threw bricks, rocks, and bottles at law enforcement and ignited fireworks in the street. LAPD and DHS declared an unlawful assembly and deployed tear gas, smoke, and flash-bang grenades. Multiple injuries were reported, including at least one officer and one demonstrator.
On June 7, unrest shifted to Paramount, where protestors blocked roads, built barricades using shopping carts, and set a civilian vehicle on fire outside a Home Depot on Alondra Blvd. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded with over 100 deputies after a 45-minute delay. Use of tear gas and less-lethal munitions was required to disperse the crowd. At least one federal agent and one protester were injured. Despite federal authorization to deploy 2,000 California National Guard troops, Guard units remained in staging and were not deployed on-scene during these events.
ANALYST COMMENTS: The situation reflects an organized and escalating civil response to federal immigration enforcement. Protest tactics—projectile attacks, barricades, fire—suggest intent to provoke conflict. The arrest of a high-profile union figure amplified tensions and may lead to additional actions from labor-aligned groups. Delayed response in Paramount enabled significant disruption before containment. The lack of rapid National Guard support reduced deterrence and contributed to elevated risk. Ongoing protest activity is likely, with moderate to high risk of continued violence in federal and commercial target zones.
JS8 Message: @MAGNET 25JUN08: LA UNREST – ICE raids spark violent protests. Fires, projectiles, injuries. Guard staged, not deployed. High risk of more. https://magnethf.com/250608-0657z
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