Protesters began gathering early on the west steps of the state Capitol in Sacramento as a so-called “No Kings” protest against Trump administration policies, part of a nationwide day of demonstrations meant to coincide with a military parade marking the 250th anniversary of the U.

ICE Out Of 805 protesters march in Santa Barbara, CA on June 14, 2025 in response to escalating federal immigration raids, the deployment of National Guard troops at peaceful protests in Los Angeles, and confirmed ICE activity across Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties. (Video By Rod Rolle/Sipa USA)

At a peaceful vigil in downtown Los Angeles, interfaith community leaders came together for prayer, support and healing.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said President Donald Trump is “pulling a military dragnet” across Los Angeles during a brief public address on Tuesday.

At least five carwashes across Los Angeles County and Orange County have been raided since Sunday, according to one labor group.

They are trying to strike a careful balance on issues where Republicans have held a political advantage in recent years.

The protest comes before leaders vote on whether or not to pass a budget that is expected to lock new undocumented immigrants out of Medi-Cal.

Democratic policies regarding immigration has evolved as attitudes have hardened after record border crossings during Joe Biden's administration.