Federal Agents Attacked During Immigration Raid at Hollywood Home Depot

(LibertySociety.com) – Border Patrol agents faced violent assaults during a Hollywood Home Depot raid as Los Angeles erupted in chaos over mass deportation operations, forcing President Trump to deploy Marines and National Guard troops to restore order.

Key Takeaways

• Border Patrol agents were physically assaulted and verbally harassed during immigration operations in Los Angeles in June 2025
• President Trump deployed 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to quell escalating violence after protesters threw Molotov cocktails and rocks at law enforcement
• California Governor Gavin Newsom sued the Trump administration, calling the military deployment an “authoritarian” and “serious breach of state sovereignty”
• The raids resulted in over 30 arrests at a single Home Depot location, including day laborers and at least one U.S. citizen
• Protests spread nationwide as federal immigration enforcement intensified across major cities

Border Patrol Agents Under Attack in Hollywood

Federal immigration agents came under direct physical attack while conducting enforcement operations at a Home Depot parking lot in Hollywood on June 19, 2025. According to Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, “CBP Agents were assaulted during the operation and verbally harassed” as they attempted to detain individuals suspected of being in the country illegally. The operation resulted in over 30 arrests, including day laborers and at least one U.S. citizen, as agents rapidly fanned out across the location.

According to Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, “CBP Agents were assaulted during the operation and verbally harassed” as they attempted to detain individuals suspected of being in the country illegally. The operation resulted in over 30 arrests, including day laborers and at least one U.S. citizen, as agents rapidly fanned out across the location.

Witnesses reported chaotic scenes as federal agents executed the operation, with unconfirmed reports of a vehicle ramming a law enforcement car and agents breaking a car window to detain a suspect. The Hollywood raid was part of a larger federal immigration enforcement initiative that triggered massive protests across Los Angeles. While the Biden administration had previously limited workplace immigration raids, the new administration reversed course with aggressive enforcement actions targeting public gathering spots for day laborers.

Protests Spiral Into Urban Warfare

What began as peaceful demonstrations against immigration enforcement quickly descended into violent confrontations between protesters and law enforcement. By June 7-8, just days after initial raids in downtown Los Angeles and the fashion district, demonstrators had escalated to blocking freeways, setting vehicles on fire, and directly confronting police officers. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reported “increasingly agitated” crowds specifically targeting federal agents during operations.

The situation reached a breaking point when protesters in Paramount and Compton began hurling rocks and Molotov cocktails at police officers. Law enforcement responded with rubber bullets and tear gas, which only further inflamed tensions. Videos circulated showing officers firing non-lethal ammunition at crowds, while federal authorities maintained they were responding to direct assaults on their personnel. Over 100 protesters were arrested during this initial wave of violence.

Trump Deploys Military Forces to Restore Order

Facing an unprecedented breakdown of law and order in America’s second-largest city, President Trump took decisive action on June 9-10 by federalizing the California National Guard. In a move that outraged state officials but was welcomed by law enforcement, Trump deployed 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to suppress the increasingly violent protests. This marked one of the most significant federal military interventions in an American city in decades.

“The situation in Los Angeles has deteriorated beyond the capability of local law enforcement to maintain public safety,” stated a White House press release announcing the deployment. “Federal agents have been assaulted while carrying out their lawful duties, and the President will not allow American cities to descend into anarchy.” The military presence established checkpoints throughout affected neighborhoods and supported federal immigration operations that continued despite the unrest.

California Officials Fight Federal Intervention

Governor Gavin Newsom immediately condemned the military deployment as a “serious breach of state sovereignty” and filed an emergency lawsuit against the Trump administration. “This authoritarian overreach threatens the very foundation of our federal system,” Newsom declared at a press conference, surrounded by state Democratic leaders. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joined the governor in accusing President Trump of deliberately inflaming tensions to score political points.

“The federal government has no right to turn our city into a militarized zone,” said Mayor Bass. “These raids are tearing families apart and creating unnecessary fear and chaos in our communities. The deployment of Marines on American streets is an unconscionable escalation that makes our city less safe, not more.”

National Impact and Spreading Protests

The Los Angeles unrest quickly sparked solidarity protests in major cities across the country, including New York, Chicago, and Houston. Immigration advocates reported widespread fear in immigrant communities, with many families afraid to send children to school or attend work. Restaurants and construction sites across California reported staff shortages as workers stayed home fearing raids, creating economic ripple effects throughout the state economy.

Federal officials defended the operations as necessary enforcement of existing immigration laws. “We cannot have a functioning immigration system if we simply ignore violations of federal law,” said a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson. “The assaults on our agents demonstrate the lawlessness that results when we fail to enforce our borders consistently.”

As military forces maintain their presence in Los Angeles, the constitutional showdown between California and federal authorities continues to escalate, with no clear resolution in sight. Meanwhile, Border Patrol agents continue to face hostility and potential violence as they carry out what the administration describes as routine enforcement operations against illegal immigration.

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