Unrest in L.A.: National Guard deployed to ICE Protests

on June 09, 2025

Some of those protests turned violent, with stores broken into, Waymo vehicles burned and rocks and other debris thrown at law enforcement.

Madison added that five LAPD officers were hurt in the chaos. Three of them were treated at the scene and two others sustained minor injuries.

Keene said six CHP officers were also hurt, though they were minor injuries.

The LASD said no injuries to deputies were reported.

Trump deployed 2,000 troops from the National Guard that arrived on Sunday morning, against the wishes and consent of California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, who called the move “purposefully inflammatory.” 

In an MSNBC interview, Newsom said: “It’s an unconstitutional act”. He added today his office intends to sue the Trump administration for deploying the Guard without consulting him, a move he called "illegal and immoral" in a social media post Sunday.

President Donald Trump has brought in thousands of military personnel in response to the unrest, a move that local and state officials say has only heightened tensions even more.

Roughly 500 Marines are prepared to deploy if needed to help authorities in Los Angeles amid protests.

Possible Charges

In California, throwing rocks or other objects at a moving car can lead to charges, including a misdemeanor or, if the intent is to cause great bodily harm, a felony. The charges and potential penalties depend on the circumstances and the extent of the damage or potential injury.

California Vehicle Code Section 23110(a):

Throwing any substance at a vehicle or its occupant on a highway is a misdemeanor.

California Vehicle Code Section 23110(b):

Throwing a rock, brick, bottle, or other missile with the intent to cause great bodily injury is a felony.

Assault Penal Code Section 240:

If the object thrown is intended to cause injury, even if it doesn't, it could be charged as an assault.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon Penal Code Section 245(a)(1):

If the object thrown is a deadly weapon (like a rock), and the victim is injured, the charge could be assault with a deadly weapon.

Vandalism Penal Code Section 594:.

If the object causes damage to the car, vandalism charges may be filed.

Penalties:

Misdemeanor:

A misdemeanor conviction can result in up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.

Felony:

A felony conviction can result in up to 3 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

Additional penalties:

The specific penalties will depend on the charges, the circumstances of the case, and the defendant's criminal history.