Waymo suspends robotaxi operations in parts of Los Angeles, five vehicles damaged in protests against Trump's immigration policies



In response to the anti-ICE protests against the Trump administration's immigration policies, Waymo, which operates a robotaxi business, has announced that it will suspend its service in parts of Los Angeles. In Los Angeles, a Waymo robotaxi was set on fire.

Waymo halts service in downtown Los Angeles amid ICE protests - Los Angeles Times
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-06-09/waymo-halts-service-in-downtown-los-angeles-amid-ice-protests

Waymo suspends car service in downtown Los Angeles after 5 vehicles set ablaze during ICE protests - CBS News
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/waymo-car-california-ice-protests-burning-vehicle-downtown-la/

President Trump has made the illegal immigration issue his top priority, and has recently implemented a large-scale crackdown on illegal immigrants who are not eligible to stay in the U.S. In Los Angeles, protests against ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) began on June 6, 2025, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a warning.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Website | Warning about protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/od/ryojiMailDetail.html?keyCd=157530

During the protests, Waymo robotaxis traveling through the streets of Los Angeles were targeted, with at least five vehicles being set on fire.

As Waymos burn amid LA protests, experts warn about safety
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/06/09/burning-waymos-la-protests-safety-risk/84115759007/



Anti-ICE protesters set Waymo vehicles on fire in downtown LA - YouTube


Waymo cars set on fire during riots in Los Angeles - YouTube


In response to this situation, Waymo has announced that it will temporarily suspend its robotaxi service in parts of Los Angeles.

Waymo commented, 'We believe that our vehicles were not intentionally targeted, but were simply nearby during the protests,' and in fact, there have been cases of Lime electric scooters being burned, as well as Waymo. In addition, it has been reported that sporting goods stores Jordan Studio 23, Adidas, and mobile phone carrier T-Mobile stores have been looted.

President Trump (Republican) and California Governor Gavin Newsom (Democrat) are at odds, with President Trump suggesting that Governor Newsom be arrested, to which Governor Newsom responded, 'Go ahead and try.'

Governor Newsom posted, 'The President of the United States has called for the arrest of a sitting Governor. This is a day we never want to see in America. Whether you're a Democrat or Republican, this is a red line we cannot cross as a nation. This is clearly a step towards authoritarianism.'


The lawsuit also alleges that President Trump is 'stoking fear in his efforts to take control of the National Guard and violate the United States Constitution.'



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