Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

Los Angeles riots sparked by immigration raids

Thousands have been taking part in a third-day of city wide protests.

In Los Angeles - thousands have been taking part in a third-day of city wide protests, with cars set on fire and hundreds breaking through police lines to block-off part of a major freeway. Gavin Newsom, California's governor, said the state would sue the Trump administration for sending the National Guard troops to Los Angeles. We'll speak to a Democratic Congressman.

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition say Israeli forces have boarded their ship which was heading to Gaza to provide aid. Israel says the ship was now being towed to Israel - we'll hear from a retired Israeli general.

And world leaders have arrived in the French Riviera to take part in a high-level summit on ocean conservation.

(Photo: Activists hold aloft Mexican flags as cars burn during protests sparked by immigration raids in Los Angeles. Credit: Caroline Brehman/EPA/EFE)

50 minutes

Last on

Mon 9 Jun 2025 06:06GMT

Broadcast

  • Mon 9 Jun 2025 06:06GMT