National Guard Steps In: Riot ESCALATION in LA

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A violent anti-ICE rioter who hurled deadly cinderblocks at Border Patrol agents during chaotic protests in Paramount, California, now faces up to 20 years in federal prison after being indicted by a grand jury.

Story Highlights

Federal grand jury indicts rioter for throwing cinderblocks at Border Patrol agents during June 2025 Paramount protests
Individual faces up to 20 years in prison for assault on federal officers with dangerous weapons
Violence erupted when protesters blocked streets and attacked agents with rocks, cement, and cinderblocks
President Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles County following the escalating riots

Federal Grand Jury Takes Action Against Violence

The federal grand jury indictment marks a decisive response to the brazen assault on Border Patrol agents during the June 7, 2025 riots in Paramount. The accused individual threw cinderblocks at federal officers, injuring at least one agent in what prosecutors describe as a premeditated attack on law enforcement. Prosecutors described the case as an uncommon example of federal charges stemming from protest-related violence. Administration officials framed the indictment as part of an effort to protect federal agents from violent attacks during demonstrations.

Chaos Erupts During Immigration Enforcement Operation

Federal agents staging near a Home Depot in Paramount sparked immediate protests from anti-ICE activists who mobilized through social media rumors. Many residents, in a community with a majority Latino population, joined organized protests that included blocking streets and confronting Border Patrol and ICE personnel. What began as vocal opposition quickly escalated into violent confrontation when protesters began hurling dangerous projectiles at federal vehicles and agents.

Law enforcement declared an unlawful assembly as the situation deteriorated throughout the afternoon. Officers deployed tear gas and flash-bang devices to disperse the increasingly aggressive crowd. Multiple arrests followed for assault on federal agents, marking one of the most violent anti-immigration enforcement protests in recent memory.

Trump Administration Responds With Military Deployment

President Trump ordered the immediate deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles County that evening, demonstrating swift federal action against civil unrest. The military presence aimed to deter further violence and protect federal personnel conducting lawful immigration enforcement operations. This decisive response contrasted sharply with previous administrations’ hesitant approach to protecting federal agents from leftist violence.

The National Guard deployment extended through June 13, when Marines made their first civilian detention, underscoring the administration’s resolve to restore order. California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass publicly opposed the federal intervention, highlighting the ongoing tension between sanctuary jurisdictions and immigration enforcement priorities.