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U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents hold up less-lethal weapons in front of the Federal Building during ongoing demonstrations in response to federal immigration operations in downtown Los Angeles, California on June 12, 2025. (Photo: AFP/Ronaldo Schemidt)

‘Get ready’: LA journalists warn of potential violence against press ahead of nationwide protests

As protests over U.S. immigration enforcement raids began throughout the country last week, journalists rushed to cover the rapidly evolving story. Focus turned to Los Angeles, California, as President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard and Marines, notably without California Governor Gavin Newsom’s consent.  Journalists on the ground in LA quickly became part of the…

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Australian reporter Lauren Tomasi, of 9News, is hit by a rubber bullet on Sunday while covering protests in Los Angeles. (Screenshot: 9News-ITV News/You Tube)

Law enforcement injure multiple journalists, others assaulted while covering Los Angeles protests

Washington, D.C., June 9, 2025—Law enforcement in Los Angeles, California, shot non-lethal rounds that struck multiple reporters while they covered protests that began on Friday, June 6, and escalated over the weekend following immigration raids. More than 20 others were reported to have been assaulted or obstructed. President Donald Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard members to the state, against California Governor Gavin Newsom’s and…

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