National Guard Deployed in Los Angeles Amid Protests Against ICE, Border Czar Tom Homan Announces

The National Guard will be deployed to Los Angeles County in response to a surge of anti-ICE protests that intensified on Saturday afternoon. The announcement was made by Tom Homan, the Trump administration’s border czar, who emphasized that federal and local authorities are taking decisive action to address the escalating unrest in the area.

The situation reached a boiling point near a Home Depot store in Paramount, California, when protesters clashed with law enforcement during an alleged ICE raid. Tear gas was fired to disperse crowds after demonstrators converged on the location, resulting in chaos and disruption as emotions ran high among the gathered crowd.

As tensions mounted, a violent confrontation erupted leading to multiple arrests. Authorities reported that some individuals were detained specifically for assaulting federal agents, underscoring the seriousness of the offenses and the volatile nature of the protests. The aftermath left law enforcement on high alert for further incidents as dissatisfaction over immigration enforcement policies continues to fuel public demonstrations across the region.

In a televised interview, Homan stated, "American people, this is about enforcing the law, and again, we're not going to apologize for doing it." He assured viewers that law enforcement agencies are “stepping up” their efforts and actively mobilizing to contain violence and property destruction occurring at or near the scenes of ongoing ICE operations.

The deployment of the National Guard marks a significant escalation in the government’s response to the disruption, signaling a determination to restore order as demonstrations persist throughout Southern California. Officials urge calm and warn that while peaceful protest is a right, violent actions will lead to swift legal consequences.