US National Guard sent to crack down on immigration protests - in pictures


  • A man waves a flag as smoke and flames rise from a burning vehicle during a protest against federal immigration in downtown Los Angeles. Reuters
    A man waves a flag as smoke and flames rise from a burning vehicle during a protest against federal immigration in downtown Los Angeles. Reuters
  • The National Guard, police and protesters clash following two days of protests after a series of immigration raids. AFP
    The National Guard, police and protesters clash following two days of protests after a series of immigration raids. AFP
  • An activist receives care from a police officer. EPA
    An activist receives care from a police officer. EPA
  • Protesters throw objects at California Highway Patrol vehicles on the 101 Freeway as officers take cover under the overpass. AP
    Protesters throw objects at California Highway Patrol vehicles on the 101 Freeway as officers take cover under the overpass. AP
  • Two Californai Highway Patrol officers try to dodge rocks being thrown near the metropolitan detention center. AP
    Two Californai Highway Patrol officers try to dodge rocks being thrown near the metropolitan detention center. AP
  • A protestor uses milk after being teargassed near the metropolitan detention center of downtown Los Angeles. AP
    A protestor uses milk after being teargassed near the metropolitan detention center of downtown Los Angeles. AP
  • Members of the National Guard in front of the Federal Building. AFP
    Members of the National Guard in front of the Federal Building. AFP
  • Members of the National Guard have been deployed by President Donald Trump. Reuters
    Members of the National Guard have been deployed by President Donald Trump. Reuters
  • Law enforcement and demonstrators at close quarters during a protest in the Compton suburb of the city. AFP
    Law enforcement and demonstrators at close quarters during a protest in the Compton suburb of the city. AFP
  • National Guard troops face protesters. AFP
    National Guard troops face protesters. AFP
  • Clashes at the protest in Compton. AFP
    Clashes at the protest in Compton. AFP
  • Mr Trump deployed 2,000 troops on June 7 to handle the protests. AFP
    Mr Trump deployed 2,000 troops on June 7 to handle the protests. AFP
  • County sheriffs clash with protesters in Compton. AFP
    County sheriffs clash with protesters in Compton. AFP
  • Tear gas canisters litter the road. AFP
    Tear gas canisters litter the road. AFP
  • This doughnut shop was vandalised during the protests. AP
    This doughnut shop was vandalised during the protests. AP
  • Police detain a woman during a stand-off with protesters. Reuters
    Police detain a woman during a stand-off with protesters. Reuters