Masked robbers loot and vandalize an Apple Store during a protest against the government’s immigration policies in LA, USA.
An Apple Store in downtown Los Angeles was looted on June 10, 2025, during protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. Unrest has spread across the country since protests erupted in areas such as Westlake, Downtown and South L.A. sparked by raids by immigration officers, with 42 arrests reported for charges of assault on an officer, attempted murder, robbery and inciting violence.
Videos circulating online show masked men entering the Apple Store, stealing GPS-tracked devices such as iPhones and iPads, and causing significant damage, including vandalism. Other businesses such as Adidas and T-Mobile stores were also targeted during the riots. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deployed more than 100 deputies, and 2,000 National Guard troops were sent to restore order and peace.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in June 2025, particularly around the time of the reported Apple Store looting in Los Angeles, were part of a broader immigration enforcement effort under the Trump administration. These operations, often referred to as “Operation At Large,” involved large-scale, targeted arrests of undocumented immigrants, focusing on both those with criminal convictions and others who violated immigration laws. Here are the key details related to ICE operations around June 10, 2025:
Los Angeles Raids and Protests: ICE conducted immigration sweeps in Los Angeles, with operations reported on June 6, 2025, leading to over 100 arrests in the area by June 9. These raids targeted individuals with criminal charges or convictions, including serious offenses like money laundering, tax evasion, fraud, rape, sexual assault, and murder. The operations sparked significant protests, escalating into riots by June 8, during which the Apple Store in downtown Los Angeles was looted, with masked individuals stealing GPS-tracked devices and causing property damage. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) clarified they did not participate in civil immigration enforcement, focusing instead on maintaining public safety.
National Scope: ICE’s “Operation At Large” was a nationwide initiative, involving over 5,000 personnel from federal agencies like the FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, DEA, and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), alongside up to 21,000 National Guard troops. The operation aimed to detain 3,000 migrants daily, with arrests reported in cities like Chicago, New York City, Miami, Atlanta, and Phoenix. On January 27, 2025, ICE arrested 956 people in a single day, with 1,179 arrests the following day, though only about 52% were classified as “criminal arrests.” The focus included nonviolent offenders and those whose only offense was illegal border crossing, a civil violation.
287(g) Program Expansion: ICE expanded partnerships with state and local law enforcement through the 287(g) program, which delegates immigration enforcement authority. By June 6, 2025, ICE had signed 649 Memorandums of Agreement across 40 states, including 102 Jail Enforcement Model agreements, 232 Warrant Service Officer agreements, and 315 Task Force Model agreements. This program was bolstered by Executive Order 14159, issued on January 20, 2025, to enhance cooperation with local agencies.
Detention and Deportation: ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) managed the detention of over 48,000 individuals by June 2025, a 20% increase since January, with reports of overcrowding and inadequate conditions at facilities like Krome in Florida. Deportations included 122 individuals to China on June 3 and 142 to Mexico in a two-week period, with many having criminal convictions. From June 5 to December 2024, ICE operated over 860 repatriation flights, removing or returning over 271,000 individuals to more than 160 countries.
Public and Political Response: The operations faced backlash, particularly in sanctuary cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, where protests turned violent, involving vandalism, arson, and freeway blockades. California Governor Gavin Newsom sued the Trump administration, calling the National Guard deployment without state consent “illegal and immoral.” President Trump responded via Truth Social, urging the arrest of masked protesters and further deployment of troops.
Specific Enforcement Actions: ICE targeted high-profile cases, such as arresting a Salvadoran MS-13 gang member in Massachusetts and conducting worksite enforcement in Texas, resulting in 25 arrests. Operations also focused on transnational crime, including dismantling gang networks and seizing 50,000 kilograms of methamphetamine precursor chemicals destined for the Sinaloa Cartel.
These operations reflect a significant escalation in immigration enforcement, driven by policy changes under the Trump administration, including increased funding, personnel, and collaboration with other federal and local agencies. However, they also triggered widespread protests and legal challenges, contributing to incidents like the Apple Store looting during the unrest in Los Angeles.