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…"

LAPD Chief McDonnell decried the escalation of violence as "disgusting" as Molotov cocktails, fireworks, rocks and more were used to target officers.

The video has gone viral online amidst escalating violence and unrest following protests against Trump's immigration crackdown.

Demonstrators clashed with police on a freeway off-ramp in LA for a fifth day. President Trump called them a national security risk.

The curfew was instated on Tuesday after days of protests against a string of immigration enforcement operations throughout Southern California. Bass said the curfew will be enacted daily until it's no longer deemed necessary.

ICE raids in Los Angeles triggered a second day of clashes with protesters as federal operations continue despite local resistance.

The mood in downtown Los Angeles shifted from tense to surreal Monday evening as FOX 11 cameras captured a masked group handing out riot shields and gas masks just steps from federal buildings—despite official claims that protests remained largely peaceful.

President Trump ordered the deployment of 2,000 guard members over the objections of Gov. Gavin Newsom, who said Trump wanted to create a "spectacle."