Immigration

On Wednesday, a local grassroots hotline received reports of ICE sightings until after 7 p.m.

LA Mayor Karen Bass slammed federal agents for throwing Sen. Alex Padilla to the ground while issuing another curfew tonight.

The clash between California and the Trump administration reached a new level as Department of Homeland Security Kristin Noem held a news conference in Los Angeles. 

After Sen. Alex Padilla interrupted a news conference by the Department of Homeland Security, the senior senator from California was forced to the ground before agents handcuffed him.

Sen. Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a news conference Thursday morning with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

Sen. Alex Padilla was removed from a news conference with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. 

A man accused of handing out face shields to people at a violent protest in Los Angeles was arrested Thursday morning by law enforcement in East Los Angeles, according to federal authorities. Alejandro Theodoro Orellana was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit civil disorders for “distributing face shields to suspected rioters” at a protest Tuesday in Los Angeles that…

A judge appeared poised to issue an order Thursday after hearing arguments over California’s request to limit the scope of the National Guard and Marines’ mission in Los Angeles as demonstrations continue over immigration enforcement operations.

In response to the growing protests, the Marines have been mobilized to help the National Guard. The 700 marines are working out of the naval weapons station in Seal Beach and just finished that training on Wednesday.

Residents say at least one person was taken away in a white van. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News on Wednesday June 12, 2025.

A Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos into the U.S. shared hugs and laughs with supporters after a judge released her from federal custody on Thursday.

A court hearing today pits California against the Trump administration over its federalization of the National Guard. Follow along for live updates.

A second night of curfew in downtown Los Angeles has been lifted. Brittany Hope reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on June 12, 2025.

Attorneys for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man arrested by the government and sent to an El Salvador prison in error and then returned to the United States, argue that he should be freed from jail pending trial.

Senator Josh Hawley also wants to see the organizations’ international communication and financial records.

The former California governor weighed in on the ICE protests happening across the state.

The Hispanic Federation launched its Los Angeles office Wednesday to support immigrant rights groups like CHIRLA and CIELO, amid ongoing protests in the city.

From Riverside to Baldwin Park to Ventura, immigration enforcement activity was reported all across Southern California. This video was broadcast during the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Surveillance footage captured the moment immigration officers ran after and detained car wash workers in Downey. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

The Hispanic Federation supports immigrant advocacy groups like CHIRLA and CIELO. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on June 11, 2025.