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Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
LOS ANGELES, June 9 (Xinhua) — More than 200 protesters clashed with National Guard troops in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday during fresh demonstrations against immigration enforcement raids that took place across California over the weekend.
Xinhua reporters at the scene saw National Guard troops, along with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Homeland Security officials, repeatedly use tear gas and smoke bombs to disperse the crowd. Several protesters and journalists were injured in the clashes.
“We want to protest peacefully. But the Trump administration just sent soldiers to fight against us. Is it really necessary?” one protester told Xinhua.
Shortly after the clashes, California Governor Gavin Newsom called on protesters to remain calm.
“California! Don’t give Donald Trump what he wants. Speak up. Keep the peace. Keep calm,” Newsom wrote in an online post. “Be non-violent and respect the law enforcement officers who are doing everything they can to keep the peace.”