HEADQUARTERS
White Lightning Press
Capitola Barn Bureau 95010
Tango Sierra Reporting
08 June 2025
To. Media TBA
Fm. Donaldo, Editorial Div.
Subj. Checkpoint L.A.--SitRep 001
Encl. (1) Submitted herewith
PART I. ORGANIZATIONAL DATA
1. Los angeles protests,, 08 june organizational deployment, units, locations
Los Angeles Protests – June 8, 2025:
a. Organizational Deployment, Units, and Locations
(1) National Guard and Federal Deployment
President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles to suppress protests against federal immigration raids, bypassing the usual requirement for a governor's request by invoking federal authority.
(2) The initial deployment on Sunday, June 8, focused on key federal assets in downtown Los Angeles, especially around the Metropolitan Detention Center, which had become a central point of protest activity over the preceding days.
(3) The 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the California National Guard was confirmed as one of the main units deployed, as shown in Department of Defense social media posts.
By Sunday morning, approximately 300 Guard members were confirmed on the ground, with the full 2,000 expected to arrive in phases.
(4) Law Enforcement and Federal Agencies
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) increased its presence, assigning officers to the federal court building, Metropolitan Detention Center, City Hall, and several parks where protests were planned.
(5) Federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were active, particularly in crowd control and executing immigration raids.
(6) The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was present for traffic and crowd control, but did not participate directly in federal operations.
b. Protest Locations and Incidents
(1) Downtown Los Angeles: The area around the Metropolitan Detention Center and City Hall saw the largest concentration of National Guard troops and law enforcement, with confrontations between protesters and authorities escalating into the use of tear gas, flash-bangs, and non-lethal rounds.
(2) Paramount (Alondra Blvd. near Home Depot): Hundreds gathered in this predominantly Latino area, where a major standoff occurred between protesters and federal agents. Law enforcement deployed flash-bangs and pepper balls, and fires were set in the streets.
(3) Westlake District: Additional large-scale protests were reported, with some escalation to violence.
c. Other Notable Sites:
(1) Protesters also gathered near the 710 Freeway exit in Paramount, and smaller demonstrations were reported at parks and other federal buildings throughout the city.
2. Operational Notes
a. National Guard troops arrived with military-style vehicles and riot gear, focusing on protecting federal assets and maintaining order at protest hotspots.
b. Federal authorities reported injuries among both law enforcement and protesters, with at least 29 arrests confirmed by Friday night.
c. The LAPD and National Guard emphasized their intent to allow peaceful assembly while responding forcefully to property damage or violence.
PART II. NARRATIVE SUMMARY
1. Protest Activity:
a. Thousands of protesters gathered in downtown Los Angeles, especially near the Metropolitan Detention Center, where many detained immigrants are held.
b. Demonstrators blocked the 101 freeway for about 90 minutes, causing widespread traffic disruption.
(1) Several adjacent streets were also obstructed.
Protesters chanted slogans such as "shame" and "go home" at National Guard troops and law enforcement.
c. Escalation and Law Enforcement Response:
(1) Authorities declared multiple protest sites "unlawful assemblies," issuing dispersal orders and using tear gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets, and flashbangs to clear crowds.
(2) The LAPD reported arrests after confrontations that included protesters throwing objects like bottles and concrete at officers.
(3) Some protesters used makeshift barricades (chairs, trash containers) to block streets.
d. Property Damage:
(1) At least two autonomous Waymo vehicles were set on fire in downtown Los Angeles, prompting police to close off parts of Los Angeles Street and for the company to suspend operations in the protest zone.
(2) The FBI is seeking information on individuals accused of assaulting federal agents and damaging government property during the protests.
3. Political Response:
a. Local and state leaders, including Rep. Nanette Barragán and former Vice President Kamala Harris, have criticized the federal response and called for peaceful protest and the withdrawal of the National Guard.
b. The deployment has intensified debate over federal versus local control in managing civil unrest.
4. Current Status (as of Sunday evening, June 8):
a. Law enforcement and National Guard remain present in downtown Los Angeles, particularly near federal facilities.
b. Protest numbers have somewhat decreased but remain substantial and dispersed across multiple locations.
c. Road closures and traffic disruptions persist, especially around the 101 freeway and adjacent downtown streets.
d. The situation remains fluid, with authorities prepared for further escalation and additional deployments if unrest continues.
PART III. INTELLIGENCE ASSESSMENT
1. Anti-ICE Protests in California: Lack of a Workable Solution
a. Escalating Protests and Government Response
Anti-ICE protests have rapidly spread across California, particularly in Los Angeles, following a series of aggressive immigration enforcement raids by federal authorities. b. The protests, which began on June 6, 2025, quickly escalated into violent confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement, including local police, federal agents, and now the National Guard.
c. Protesters have blocked streets, clashed with officers, and attempted to halt detainee processing at federal facilities, leading to the use of tear gas, stun grenades, and other crowd-control measures by authorities.
2. State and Federal Standoff
a. There is a pronounced lack of coordination between state and federal officials. President Trump invoked federal authority to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, bypassing California Governor Gavin Newsom’s approval—the first such move since 1965.
b. This federal intervention was justified by the White House as necessary to restore order, while Governor Newsom criticized it as a political spectacle and accused the administration of escalating tensions rather than resolving them.
c. Local officials, such as Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, have condemned both the violence and the federal raids, calling for peaceful protest and accountability for any destruction.
d. Meanwhile, federal officials have accused state and city leaders of failing to control unrest and protect law enforcement, further deepening the divide.
3. No Clear Solution in Sight
a. Despite the heavy law enforcement presence and federal intervention, there is no evidence of a comprehensive or effective strategy to address the underlying causes of the protests or to de-escalate the situation.
b. Demonstrations have continued, with organizers calling for further actions and expressing deep distrust of both federal and local authorities.
c. The deployment of the National Guard and the threat of active-duty military involvement have not quelled public anger or resolved the standoff between state and federal officials.
PART IV. CIVIL AFFAIRS
1. Social Media Blackouts and Shadowbanning
a. Reports and Evidence
(1) As of June 8, 2025, there is no direct evidence in the provided search results of a citywide social media blackout or systematic shadowbanning specifically targeting coverage of the Los Angeles protests. However, there are several relevant developments and concerns:
b. Social Media Surveillance:
(1) The LAPD has previously used a controversial social media monitoring tool, Dataminr, to track protest activity in Los Angeles.
(2) This tool scans platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Snapchat, and Telegram, flagging protest-related content and sometimes alerting police to planned demonstrations before they occur.
(3) While the most recent reports focus on Gaza protests, this pattern of surveillance has raised concerns about privacy, civil liberties, and potential chilling effects on protest organization and reporting.
2. No Direct Blackout Reports:
a. None of the major news outlets or live updates from the protests on June 8, 2025, report an official or widespread blackout of social media platforms in Los Angeles.
b. There are also no confirmed reports of mass shadowbanning—where posts or accounts are hidden from public view—specific to protest-related content on this date.
3. Historical Concerns:
a. The use of surveillance tools and past incidents of social media suppression during protests (such as during Black Lives Matter demonstrations) have led activists to express ongoing fears about shadowbanning and algorithmic suppression, but no concrete evidence has emerged linking these tactics to the June 8, 2025, Los Angeles protests.
PART V. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
1. Summary Table: Deployment Overview
Unit/Agency Location(s) Role/Action
National Guard (79th IBCT) Downtown LA (Metropolitan Detention Center, City Hall), Paramount Crowd control, protection of federal sites
LAPD Downtown LA, City Hall, parks Crowd management, public safety
DHS/ICE Paramount (Home Depot), Downtown LA Immigration raids, federal enforcement
LA County Sheriff Paramount Traffic/crowd control (not direct ops)
2. Summary Table
Aspect Details
National Guard ~300 deployed; controversial, opposed by state officials
Protest Scale Thousands in downtown LA, multiple sites; 101 freeway blocked for 90 minutes
Law Enforcement Tactics Tear gas, rubber bullets, flashbangs, arrests, dispersal orders
Property Damage Waymo self-driving cars set on fire; FBI seeking suspects
Political Response State/local leaders condemn federal deployment, urge peaceful protest
3. Summary Table: Key Facts
Aspect June 8, 2025 Protests in LA Social Media Blackouts/Shadowbanning
Protest focus Immigration raids, National Guard deployment No confirmed blackout or systematic shadowbanning
Law enforcement tactics Tear gas, rubber bullets, flashbangs, arrests Social media surveillance by LAPD (Dataminr)
Tech disruptions None reported Ongoing concerns, but no direct evidence.
4. Synthetic intelligence inquiries. Perplexity AI
5. Image. https://www.dreamstime.com/photos-images/los-angeles-101-freeway-sign.html
6. Report fwd to "Chicken" via Victor Lima Romeo
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