How Was Compton Affected By The Violence Tied To The ICE Raids

🔥 Events in Compton

June 7–8 clashes: Following ICE raids in Los Angeles County, a protest erupted in Compton where demonstrators threw glass bottles and possibly other objects at law enforcement, prompting deputies to deploy tear gas and flash‑bangs.
12-hour standoff: ABC7 reported that a prolonged 12‑hour confrontation unfolded between federal agents (backed by the Sheriff's Department) and protesters in Compton.
After tear gas and street fires, Compton community cleans up as National Guard troops. Read more: https://apnews.com/article/immigration-protests-raids-los-angeles-a96769efaaab083c5cc0bfa9956e741c
Vehicle fire & vandalism: Protesters set a car ablaze, overturned shopping carts, and ignited bins—though the fires were relatively quickly extinguished.

In response to the unrest, National Guard troops were deployed to Los Angeles County—including Compton—by presidential order on June 8, bypassing Governor Newsom.
The troops, along with federal agents, engaged in crowd-control efforts to restore order around federal property and ICE staging zones.

Damage & cleanup: There was noticeable graffiti, small fires, and tear-gas residue in local streets. Residents and community groups undertook cleanup efforts the following morning, with some Councilmembers noting rental and business damage.

No widespread riot: The unrest in Compton was localized and shorter-lived—not a full-scale riot like earlier L.A. incidents. Community leaders emphasized limited scope and rapid de-escalation.

Compton’s clashes were part of June 6–9 protests across Paramount, downtown L.A., and neighboring cities, where enforced dispersals, curfews, and National Guard/marine deployments occurred.
Official tallies via Wikipedia list 253 arrests and multiple injuries across the region; Compton specifically saw fewer, more contained incidents.

Compton did experience violent protest activity, including a prolonged standoff, bottle‑throwing, street fires, and law enforcement responses with gas and stun devices.
However, it was not a city-wide riot in support of those in the country illegally; the unrest was a reaction to enforcement actions and paralleled events in other parts of L.A. County.
Federal forces intervened swiftly, and cleanup began immediately after the events, signaling a rapid de-escalation rather than sustained unrest.