Protests erupted across the U.S. earlier this week, in response to the raids against undocumented immigrants in Los Angeles. At times, the demonstrations took a violent turn as self-driving Waymo taxis were set on fire and concrete was hurled at law enforcement officers.

Los Angeles endured a sixth day of protests that have been largely peaceful but occasionally punctuated by violence.

In June 2025, as immigration enforcement actions sparked protests in Los Angeles, a claim (archived) circulated that a video authentically showed burning, graffitied police cars during protests in the city in June 2025. One X user posted the footage on June 8, 2025, captioned "Absolute CHAOS in Los Angeles right now…"

Los Angeles broke out in violence over the weekend following protests across the city. Here's what travelers should know.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom had a brief victory in his lawsuit against President Trump, but an appeals court quickly blocked a federal judge's order.

Some businesses in downtown Los Angeles have boarded up windows and taken other precautions ahead of a weekend of demonstrations on the heels of a tumultuous week. Part of downtown Los Angeles — a few blocks around City Hall and the federal detention center — became the epicenter this week for protests over immigration enforcement raids.

Once called "the coolest street in Los Angeles," this iconic boulevard is now home to several closed storefronts and a tarnished reputation.