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The claims about what happened during the anti-ICE protest in Los Angeles—specifically that over 800 rioters trapped DHS agents in a garage and breached the building, causing mass damage—are not sufficiently supported by reliable or official sources. The

#BREAKING: Stephen Miller calls the anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles “an insurrection against the laws and sovereignty of the United States.”

Over 800 rioters TRAPPED DHS agents in a garage, and BREACHED the building, causing mass damage.

NATIONAL GUARD MUST BE DEPLOYED TO

Claim Result Source Reference Source Quote
Stephen Miller calls the anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles “an insurrection against the laws and sovereignty of the United States.” inconclusive https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/la-protests-ice-raids-stephen-miller-insurrection-b2765792.html
Over 800 rioters trapped DHS agents in a garage and breached the building, causing mass damage. verified https://countylocalnews.com/breaking/2025/06/07/stephen-miller-labels-la-anti-ice-riots-as-insurrection-800-rioters-trap-dhs-agents-national-guard-deployment-urged/ One of the most alarming aspects of the incident was the entrapment of DHS agents in a garage, where rioters reportedly breached the building, resulting in extensive damage.
Over 800 rioters trapped DHS agents in a garage and breached the building, causing mass damage. rejected https://www.dhs.gov/news/2025/06/07/dhs-releases-statement-violent-rioters-assaulting-ice-officers-los-angeles-ca-and Last night, over 1,000 rioters surrounded a federal law enforcement building and assaulted ICE law enforcement officers, slashed tires, defaced buildings, and taxpayer funded property. It took the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) 2 hours to respond.
Over 800 rioters trapped DHS agents in a garage and breached the building, causing mass damage. rejected https://gist.github.com/johntday/74441efcb4fa5642247476f2b8be7c18 Over 800 rioters TRAPPED DHS agents in a garage, and BREACHED the building, causing mass damage.

🤖 Conclusion [30/100]: The claims about what happened during the anti-ICE protest in Los Angeles—specifically that over 800 rioters trapped DHS agents in a garage and breached the building, causing mass damage—are not sufficiently supported by reliable or official sources. The official DHS statement referenced does mention violence and damage involving over 1,000 participants, but does not confirm entrapment in a garage or breach of a secure building as described. The references that support the dramatic version of the incident are either local news aggregators or user-generated content, and not corroborated by national outlets or the DHS itself. Furthermore, the claim that Stephen Miller called the event "an insurrection against the laws and sovereignty of the United States" is inconclusive as it lacks a direct, verifiable quote. Therefore, while there was notable unrest and damage, the specific factual details in the statement appear exaggerated or unverified.

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