The recent riots in Los Angeles in June 2025 were sparked by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids carried out in the city to arrest individuals allegedly involved in illegal immigration. These raids became a flashpoint for protests in downtown Los Angeles, which started mostly peaceful but some turned violent after clashes with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and ICE agents. Protesters blocked freeways, set vehicles on fire, threw rocks and Molotov cocktails at police, and looted stores. Several buildings, including the Los Angeles Police Department headquarters and the U.S. Courthouse, were vandalized. The unrest led to the deployment of the California National Guard and U.S. Marines by order of President Donald Trump, despite objections from local and state officials. The situation escalated into a broader conflict over immigration enforcement, the use of federal force, and civil rights. The protests and riots were concentrated in downtown LA but also spread to other parts of the city and other U.S. cities. The demonstrations have been a focal point in debates on immigration policy, presidential authority, and the right to protest. So far, hundreds of arrests have been made but no fatalities were reported. The protests have involved both peaceful marches and violent confrontations with law enforcement. In summary, the 2025 LA riots were triggered by ICE immigration raids and grew into a multifaceted conflict involving issues of immigrant rights, federal vs. local authority, and police protests.