On Saturday, June 7, 2025, at approximately 10:15 a.m., personnel from the Sheriff's Department responded to the 6400 Block of Paramount Boulevard in Paramount, following reports of a large crowd gathering in the area and obstructing traffic. Upon arrival, deputies observed the presence of federal law enforcement officers and a significant number of individuals gathering to protest.
As the situation escalated, the crowd of protesters became increasingly agitated, throwing objects and exhibiting violent behavior toward federal agents and deputy sheriffs. In response, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) requested additional resources countywide, deploying additional deputies to maintain order.
Sheriff Robert Luna addressed the situation in an interview, stating, "We will protect your right to peacefully protest, but we will not tolerate violence or destruction of property. I urge the community to approach the situation peacefully, as we do not want anyone to be harmed."
The Sheriff's Department clarified that when a protest is deemed an unlawful assembly and individuals resort to violence, intervention becomes necessary. Sheriff Luna emphasized that deputies should not be expected to withstand assaults involving rocks and bottles.
It is important to note that the Sheriff's Department was not involved in any federal law enforcement operations; their response was focused solely on traffic management and crowd control.
When federal authorities come under attack and request assistance, we will support them and provide aid. However, this does not mean that we are assisting with their immigration actions or operations; rather, our objective is to protect them from any violent attacks. Any assault on federal or local law enforcement is unacceptable.
We encourage the public to exercise their right to protest peacefully, respecting the safety of all community members. Our primary responsibility is to ensure public safety for everyone present—residents, bystanders, and demonstrators—by addressing potential safety concerns while supporting the lawful expression of First Amendment rights.
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