As protests in Los Angeles entered their fourth day on Monday, June 9, the federal government escalated its tense standoff with California as it prepared to send in 700 Marines to assist the National Guard.
While federal officials prepare to escalate their response, state officials have said they will sue the Trump administration’s decision to “trample over” Gov. Gavin Newsom’s authority.
Trump said the guard would restore order amid mounting violent clashes between police and protesters angry at his aggressive pursuit of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
On June 9, U.S. Northern Command confirmed 700 Marines would also be sent into the city.
In a social media post, Newsom blamed Trump for the increase in unrest after three days of protests, saying, “we’re suing him.”
“Donald Trump is creating fear and terror by failing to adhere to the U.S. Constitution and overstepping his authority. This is a manufactured crisis to allow him to take over a state militia, damaging the very foundation of our republic,” Newsom said in a statement.
Here’s what demonstrations looked like in Los Angeles on Monday, June 9.
Photos: Los Angeles protests on June 9
A demonstrator waves a Mexico flag in front of California National Guard troops, as protests against immigration sweeps continue, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. June 9, 2025.
California National Guard members stand guard outside the Federal Building as people gather to protest in response to federal immigration operations in Los Angeles, on June 9, 2025.
California National Guard troops stand guard as people attend a rally against federal immigration sweeps, in downtown Los Angeles, California, U.S. June 9, 2025.
People attend a rally against the detention of SEIU California and SEIU-USWW union president David Huerta amid federal immigration sweeps in downtown Los Angeles, California, U.S. June 9, 2025.
A protester holds a sign in support of SEIU President David Huerta in front of a National Guardsmen at the Robert Young Federal Building on June 9, 2025 in Downtown Los Angeles, California. Tensions in the city remain high after the Trump administration called in the National Guard against the wishes of city leaders.
Protesters sit across the street from the Robert Young Federal Building on June 9, 2025 in Downtown Los Angeles, California. Tensions in the city remain high after the Trump administration called in the National Guard against the wishes of city leaders.
A man waves a Mexican flag on top of a car outside of the Robert Young Federal Building on June 9, 2025 in Downtown Los Angeles, California. Tensions in the city remain high after the Trump administration called in the National Guard against the wishes of city leaders.
Contributing: John Bacon, Trevor Hughes, N’dea Yancey-Bragg, Michael Loria, Tom Vanden Brook, Davis Winkie and USA TODAY
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Photos: Los Angeles anti-ICE protests continue on Monday, June 9
