Between June 7–8, Compton saw violent protests after ICE raids, including a 12-hour standoff, bottle-throwing, a vehicle fire, and street vandalism. National Guard troops were deployed by presidential order. While damage occurred, the unrest was brief and localized—not a full-scale riot. Cleanup began the next day. The clashes were part of broader county-wide protests against federal immigration enforcement actions.

Long Beach has been designated a sanctuary city by the Trump administration for limiting ICE cooperation under a 2025 executive order. Recent city ordinances restrict data sharing and expand legal aid for undocumented residents. Critics argue the policies compromise public safety, hinder law enforcement, and risk nearly $1B in federal grants amid Long Beach’s homelessness crisis and strained city resources.