Los Angeles taxpayers to foot millions for 'peaceful' anti-ICE protests
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The violent and destructive Los Angeles anti-ICE protests cost taxpayers $32 million, according to a report by the city budget chief.

Controller Kenneth Mejia posted the figures on X, detailing what the money from local taxpayers will be funding. City taxpayers are on the hook for emergency services, cleanup and public property damage, all stemming from the protests that turned into riots, according to Mejia’s post.

More than $29 million, or 92% of the cost, is for the Los Angeles Police Department’s response. Part of these funds will also cover the cost of the citywide tactical alerts.

Anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles

Protesters face off with police outside a federal building in downtown Los Angeles for an anti-Trump “No Kings” demonstration June 14, 2025. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert G. Luna announced that nearly a dozen deputies were injured during the ongoing riots after protesters launched rocks, Molotov cocktails and “high-grade pyrotechnics” at them.

Since June 7, the LAPD has made over 500 arrests related to protests, according to the LAPD.

Mejia’s office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. 

Fox News’ Christina Coleman, Julia Bonavita and Stepheny Price contributed to this story.

Nick Butler is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Do you have any tips? Reach out to Nick.Butler@Fox.com.

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