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2025 Los Angeles Protests

A group of National Guardsmen in camo military wear standing outside of the White House. A U.S. flag is on the right.

Contextualizing claims Trump deployed National Guard on 29-day orders to avoid paying benefits

Written by: Rae Deng

Sept. 29, 2025

Deploying members on 29-day orders is reportedly a common practice in the guard.

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A man holds a flower and a sign that says "Humanity for All" while sitting in front of armed troops.

Checking claim Trump sent no Marines to help after Texas floods while thousands were deployed to LA protests

Written by: Rae Deng

July 15, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump actually sent 700 U.S. Marine Corps troops to Los Angeles in June 20 ...

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California Dems bought bricks for protesters? Here's what the records say

Written by: Cindy Shan

June 18, 2025

Campaign finance records show no evidence supporting claims that the Democratic Party supplied b ...

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Watch out for video claiming to show Waymo CEO offering free rides to immigrants at LA protests

Written by: Cindy Shan

June 15, 2025

A TikTok user posted a video and said, "Waymo will be offering free rides all immigrants attendi ...

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Video of LAPD officers destroying their own cruiser lacks context

Written by: Laerke Christensen

June 14, 2025

A video clip of officers smashing the windscreen of a marked cruiser circulated amid anti-immigr ...

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A person holds a sign that says "ICE OUT of LA." Other people can be seen around them, as well as soldiers faintly towards the bottom of the image.

15 claims we've investigated about LA protests

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

June 14, 2025

The protests began on June 6, 2025, continuing for a straight week.

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Newsom didn't issue blanket pardon for LA protest rioters and looters

Written by: Jordan Liles

June 13, 2025

Users shared untrue claims about California Gov. Gavin Newsom, former U.S. Secretary of State Hi ...

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Claim spread California Democrats bought pallets of bricks for LA protesters. We checked campaign finance records

Written by: Cindy Shan

June 13, 2025

Home Depot stated the bricks were stored behind store as excess freight, not distributed for pro ...

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LA protest videos appear to show same man aiming gun, throwing objects at police and lighting car on fire

Written by: Jordan Liles

June 12, 2025

Snopes' investigation of several video clips appeared to find the same person committing several ...

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Picture does not show Gavin Newsom's wife shopping in Beverly Hills amid LA riots

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

June 12, 2025

Protests spread in Los Angeles in June 2025 in response to immigration raids.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida drivers can hit protesters if they fear for their lives

Written by: Joey Esposito

June 12, 2025

"You have a right to defend yourself in Florida," the governor told conservative talk show host ...

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Anti-ICE protester wearing Army fatigues in video isn't active duty

Written by: Laerke Christensen

June 12, 2025

BreakThrough News said the video showed a "military member" speaking out against U.S. President ...

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James Mattis' statement allegedly condemning Trump's actions during 2025 LA protests published 5 years earlier

Written by: Jordan Liles

June 11, 2025

Users incorrectly claimed former U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis authored "In Union There ...

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Two white men are pictured. On the left, the man is wearing a dark blue LA hoodie while on the right the man is wearing a black and white top outfit.

Marvel actor Wyatt Russell isn't in LA protest video, honestly

Written by: Megan Loe

June 11, 2025

Aaron Fisher, the protester in the video, told Snopes, "I found the mixup to be pretty humorous, ...

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What we know about Trump deploying National Guard for LA protests

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

June 10, 2025

Protests broke out in Los Angeles after ICE agents carried out immigration raids in June 2025.

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Unpacking claim LAPD officers shot photographer on rooftop during 2025 ICE protests

Written by: Laerke Christensen

June 10, 2025

Journalist charities have logged more than 20 incidents involving injury to members of the press ...

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Emergency Alert | LAPD: Protest activity DTLA at 101 Fwy/Alameda. Unlawful assembly declared. Use caution

Yes, LAPD declared 2025 ICE protests 'unlawful assembly' as seen in emergency alerts

Written by: Rae Deng

June 10, 2025

At least two emergency alerts were sent out notifying people in Los Angeles of "unlawful assembl ...

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Breaking down claim Craigslist ad proves 2025 LA protests were orchestrated

Written by: Cindy Shan

June 10, 2025

"Looking for the toughest bada**** in the city," the ad specified. It was a prank.

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What we know about photos showing soldiers sleeping on floor during LA protests

Written by: Laerke Christensen

June 10, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump called in the California National Guard to protect federal personnel ...

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Don't fall for old footage showing burning police cars in Los Angeles

Written by: Laerke Christensen

June 9, 2025

The footage circulated as protests flared in Los Angeles in June 2025.

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