PBS News Weekly: Everything to know about this week’s protests in Los Angeles | June 13, 2025

All eyes this week were on Los Angeles, where ongoing protests over immigration raids across southern California reached a boiling point. As demonstrations escalated, so did the federal response as President Trump mobilized the California National Guard and marines over the objections of state and local officials. On this episode of PBS News Weekly, we break down how the protests and response developed, get perspective from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and hear military perspectives on the Trump Administration’s actions.

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