A rioter waves a Mexican national flag next to a car on fire during a protest following federal immigration operations, in the Compton neighborhood of Los Angeles, California on Jun. 7, 2025 (Getty Images)
"Secretary Noem has a message to the LA rioters: you will not stop us or slow us down. ICE will continue to enforce the law and arrest criminal illegal aliens," McLaughlin added.
DHS highlighted nine arrests – all of whom the agency says are in the country illegally.
Mexican national Gerardo Antonio-Palacios had been deported before but was previously convicted of burglary and homicide. Cambodian national Mab Khleb, 53, was convicted of transporting and possession of a controlled substance, battery, and "lewd action with a child," according to DHS.
Laotian Sang Louangprasert was criminally convicted of "lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14" and "inflicting corporal injury, spouse or cohabitant."
DOZENS OF ANTI-ICE RIOTERS ARRESTED IN LA AS TRUMP SENDS IN NATIONAL GUARD TO QUELL VIOLENCE
California Gov. Gavin Newsom talks about the future UCLA Research Park, California's new global hub for innovation, being built at the former Westside Pavilion in Los Angeles on Jan. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
The Trump administration has a goal of 3,000 ICE arrests daily in hopes of fulfilling the campaign trail promise of mass deportations following millions of people being let in during the Biden administration. The ICE efforts have received scrutiny from Democrats in California and nationwide, and saying that Trump’s decision to deploy the guard and conduct ICE sweeps is instigating.
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"Donald Trump's government isn't protecting our communities. They're traumatizing our communities," Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a brief address on Tuesday night.
"Angelenos are trying to live their lives—going to work, caring for their families—while facing the constant threat of sudden immigration crackdowns," Mayor Karen Bass posted to X on Wednesday morning. "This fear paralyzes communities. We saw it before: kids too scared to go to school, families torn apart without warning. Let’s not pretend this is about public safety. It’s political retribution—plain and simple."
Fox News Digital reached out to the offices of Newsom and Bass for comment, but they did not immediately respond.
Cameron Arcand is a politics writer at Fox News Digital in Washington D.C. Story tips can be sent to Cameron.Arcand@Fox.com and on Twitter: @cameron_arcand
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