In Today's Catholic World News Blog

(06/08/25, NY Post): Video shows looters [some draped in Mexican flags] break

into a gas station in Compton, L.A. County, CA., as part of 2-day anti-ICE riots

Rioters caused carnage in the streets of Los Angeles County on Saturday, forcing law enforcement to respond with pepper balls and flashbangs to control the mob.

anti-ICE rioter in Los Angeles June 7, 2025

An anti-ICE rioter breaks windows on a car during a clash with federal agents

As the anarchist hooligans caused more chaos throughout the city, ultimately, President Trump called for 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, despite California's liberal governor, Gavin Newsom’s, objections.

Trump calls 2000 National Guard to CA

Note: This is a developing story: We'll provide *updates on the situation as we learn more. -ED

*(UPDATE: 06/08/2025 6:00 p.m. in L.A., CA): Rioter's have lit six self-driving cars on fire.

Public unrest persists- heading into nightfall.

Jun. 8, 2025

President Trump signed a memorandum "deploying 2,000 National

Guardsmen to address the lawlessness" in the Democrat-run state of CA