'We're the hottest country in the world': Trump's parade rolls through DC
By Charmayne Allison
Thousands gathered in Washington for the parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the US Army, which coincided with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-15/trump-military-parade-rolls-through-washington/105418520
https://www.gulfchannels.com/197697/ نكسة قضائية لترامب في رده على التظاهرات في لوس أنجليس #CivilUnrest #Conflict #demographics #demonstration #IllegalImmigrants #Immigration #InternationalNews #LawAndOrder #LawEnforcement #news #Police #Politics #SocialIssues(general) #Society #Ticker #أخباردوليّة
Migrants built the US. In LA their American Dream is being shattered
By Lauren Day
Donald Trump wants to deport migrants but the reality is America was built by many. The trouble in Los Angeles represents a shattering of the American dream.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-13/los-angeles-protests-not-the-american-dream/105409840
In 1992 'all hell broke loose' in LA, but this time is different
By Emily Clark
In 1992 the National Guard was called into Los Angeles to help control widespread, destructive rioting. But right now those forces appear to be escalating the situation and some experts are warning it is all in the name of "political theatre".
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-12/la-riots-1992-compared-to-todays-protests/105399888
About 500 #NationalGuard troops in LA are trained to accompany agents on immigration raids
Nearly 5,000 military personnel have been mobilized in the Los Angeles area in response to immigration raid protests. A commander says National Guard troops and Marines will protect #ICE agents and federal buildings, and will be allowed to 'temporarily' detain people.
By LOLITA C. BALDOR
Updated 7:41 PM EDT, June 11, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — "About 500 of the National Guard troops deployed to the Los Angeles protests have been trained to accompany agents on immigration operations, the commander in charge said Wednesday. And while some troops have already gone on such missions, he said it’s too early to say if that will continue even after the protests die down.
"Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman, speaking in an interview with The Associated Press and ABC, also warned that he expects the protest situation will escalate. 'We are expecting a ramp up,' he said, noting that protests across the nation are being planned and discussed now. 'I’m focused right here in LA, what’s going on right here. But you know, I think we’re, we’re very concerned.'
"Sherman, commander of Task Force 51 that is overseeing the more than 4,000 Guard troops and 700 #Marines deployed, initially said that National Guard troops had already temporarily detained some civilians. He later said he was incorrect, and that he had based his comments on photos and footage he had seen that turned out to not be a representation of Guard members in Los Angeles.
"He said that as of Wednesday, none of the troops has detained a protester. But he said they have gone through days of training and are prepared to do so if needed. Close to 2,000 of the Guard members have either been out protecting federal facilities or personnel already or are ready to move out, and the Marines will wrap up their training and are expected to be on the streets of Los Angeles as early as Thursday evening, Sherman said.
"The decision to have the soldiers provide security on the raids moves troops closer than ever before to carrying out law enforcement actions such as #deportations as President Donald Trump has promised as part of his immigration crackdown.
"#California Gov. #GavinNewsom has called the troop deployment a 'serious breach of state #sovereignty' and a #PowerGrab by Trump, and has gone to court to stop it. The president has cited a legal provision that allows him to mobilize federal service members when there is 'a rebellion or danger of a rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States.'
"Under the Posse Comitatus Act, active-duty forces are prohibited by law from conducting law enforcement. Sherman said all of the Guard troops and Marines are going through several days of training on #CivilUnrest and #CrowdControl so they know exactly what they can and can’t do." [Um, yeah... Sure...]
Police conduct mass arrests of protesters in downtown LA as curfew begins
By Georgie Hewson
Day five of immigration protests has ended in LA, but unrest has spread across the US, with the governor of Texas warning the National Guard is on its way in his state, too.
Non-lethal weapons, badges, batons: what's coming for LA protesters
By Jonathan Hair and Maryanne Taouk
Local police, the California National Guard, and US Marines are trying to manage the LA protests. But if you're watching it happen in real time — how do you tell which is which?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-11/verify-los-angeles-protests-uniform-guide/105400382
Different contexts. Same place, but today:
"When the hills of Los Angeles are burning
Palm trees are candles in the murder wind
So many lives are on the breeze
Even the stars are ill at ease
And Los Angeles is burning."
(Bad Religion, 2004).
What are rubber bullets? How painful are they?
By Dannielle Maguire and Hanan Dervisevic
Rubber bullets are softer and bigger than traditional bullets, but that doesn't mean they're completely harmless.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-10/what-are-rubber-bullets-la-proest-crowd-control/105397828
Protesters in downtown LA damaged and set fire to multiple Waymo autonomous taxis during immigration raid demonstrations, prompting Waymo to suspend service and coordinate with law enforcement. #Waymo #LosAngeles #Protest #Immigration #AutonomousVehicles #TechNews #CivilUnrest
#Journal, Day 1907
Sunday, 08 June 2025
Ukraine War: Day 1213
Hamas-Israel War: Day 609
Mass shootings in the USA in 2025: 142
Days of OSG in office: 140
Days until Midterm Elections: 513
Yeah, it’s also my birthday.
Looks like they have hit a UK reporter, as well. Wonder if that's a personal grudge of the cops on the line, or an order. (every cop I know personally hates the press)
Robot taxis roll down city streets
When an angry crowd the taxis do meet
Spray paint deployed, the taxis stop
And then a masked man with a skateboard jumps on top
"These raids and terrors they must end!"
"Our community and friends we must defend!"
And alas, the robot taxis are set on alight
Taking the anger meant for the far right
(human poem)
Cops nailed an Australian reporter live on camera with a rubber bullet, in case you're wondering if Australians are going to want to visit the US anytime soon. (probably deliberately, they are not supposed to randomly fire into the crowd but pick a target who they deem a threat)
(Update: video plainly shows the nearest cop deciding to nail the reporter in the leg with "nonlethal" (less lethal) ammo, on camera)
In a bold move, President Donald Trump announced the deployment of 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to address ongoing immigration protests. Opposing this action, Governor Gavin Newsom criticized it as inflammatory and counterproductive. This decision raises legal questions about federalizing troops without state orders, with troops expected to assist ICE. The implications echo historical uses of the National Guard. For more details, read the full article here: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/08/what-to-know-about-trumps-deployment-of-national-guard-troops-to-la-protests.html #DonaldTrump #NationalGuard #ImmigrationProtests #California #GavinNewsom #InsurrectionAct #CivilUnrest
In a bold move, President Trump has dispatched 2000 National Guard members to Los Angeles, aiming to tackle escalating demonstrations. This decision reflects a broader strategy by the administration to manage civil unrest and reinforce public safety as tensions rise nationwide. The National Guard's presence is intended to deter escalation and protect citizens and property. Explore this crucial situation further in the full article. https://www.thedailybeast.com/donald-trump-pops-off-on-truth-social-in-overnight-rant-at-protesters-after-dispatching-national-guard-to-la/ #NationalGuard #LosAngeles #Protests #TrumpAdministration #CivilUnrest
Why riots erupted in LA after immigration raids, and what happened next
Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids have sparked riots across Los Angeles, leading to the National Guard being called in. Here's a recap of events.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-08/la-riots-ice-raids-explained/105391188
Circling the wagons...
Can't tell if this is LAPD, LASD, or Feds. LRADs in there?
National Gaurd arriving in Los Angeles tonight #ice #losangeles #civilunrest #protest #resist #revolt #fascism #authoritarianism open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
BREAKING: Donald Trump to Send...
Opposition accuses CAR government of organising violent protests that left two dead http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TL6fgk #CARProtests #BanguiViolence #OppositionPolitics #HumanRights #CivilUnrest
