Protesters in Los Angeles demonstrated against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids amid an ongoing crime crackdown.

Footage shows a crowd of activists gathered near the Federal Building on June 9.

Several vehicles were also set ablaze during the rallies. Waymo self-driving taxis, owned by Google, were also targeted in the violence.

The attacks, which critics claim are funded by hard-left NGOs, were in response to recent large-scale enforcement actions conducted by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Officials confirmed that the operations resulted in at least 118 arrests in the region.

The arrests triggered a backlash from protesters, with more than 300 immigrant rights activists gathering in Los Angeles to demonstrate.

President Trump deployed National Guard troops to the city, a move that controversial Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom and Trump's long-time opponent condemned as 'purposefully inflammatory'.

The governor said: 'That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions. LA authorities are able to access law enforcement assistance at a moment's notice. We are in close coordination with the city and county, and there is currently no unmet need.'

Trump, known for his hardline nationalist and anti-immigrant rhetoric, has promised a sweeping crackdown on undocumented and illegal immigrants in the country.

On his first day of office, he declared a 'national emergency' at the southern border with Mexico.

He has also issued a memo telling the US Agency for International Development to adopt an 'America First' policy, threatening sanctions on staff who refuse to obey.

Dozens of deportation flights have also taken off, sending illegals back to their homeland in handcuffs.