FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino weighed in after Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids at several locations across the greater Los Angeles area erupted into clashes — some of them violent — between federal agents and protesters.

After the FBI had to be called in on at least one such confrontation on Friday, Bongino made it clear in a post on X that federal agents would not be deterred from doing their jobs — and he promised that anyone who attempted to interfere with them doing their jobs would face consequences.

“The Right to assemble and protest does not include a license to attack law enforcement officers, or to impede and obstruct our lawful immigration operations,” Bongino said. “We are thoroughly reviewing the evidence from yesterday’s incident in Los Angeles and we are working with the US Attorney’s Office to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice. The days of chaos ruling the streets are over. Either obey the law, or go to jail, there’s no third option.”

The Right to assemble and protest does not include a license to attack law enforcement officers, or to impede and obstruct our lawful immigration operations.
We are thoroughly reviewing the evidence from yesterday’s incident in Los Angeles and we are working with the US…

— Dan Bongino (@FBIDDBongino) June 7, 2025

Bongino followed that with a second post confirming that some of those who had attempted to disrupt the ICE raids on Friday had already been arrested.

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“And yes, multiple arrests have already been made for obstructing our operations. More are coming. We are pouring through the videos for more perpetrators,” he added. “You bring chaos, and we’ll bring handcuffs. Law and order will prevail.”

And yes, multiple arrests have already been made for obstructing our operations.
More are coming. We are pouring through the videos for more perpetrators.
You bring chaos, and we’ll bring handcuffs. Law and order will prevail. https://t.co/ENja0zWKDn

— Dan Bongino (@FBIDDBongino) June 7, 2025

And the arrests continued on Saturday, as Fox LA reporter Matthew Seedorff shared video of protesters clashing with ICE agents at what turned out to be a staging area for operations near Paramount, California.

A possible immigration raid is taking place in Paramount, CA. We’ve seen at least 2 protesters get arrested so far for blocking or pushing members of law enforcement. pic.twitter.com/yhQ0vJHNS9

— Matthew Seedorff (@MattSeedorff) June 7, 2025

UPDATE: More arrests are being made in Paramount, CA. A source tells me this wasn’t an immigration raid, but a staging area. #LosAngeles #California pic.twitter.com/nyJThz0duT

— Matthew Seedorff (@MattSeedorff) June 7, 2025

Fox News national correspondent Bill Melugin clarified the situation, noting that the raids were specifically targeting illegal aliens who already had active deportation orders or had committed other crimes.

“NEW: Per federal sources, despite local claims, there was no ICE ‘raid’ at a Home Depot in LA today. DHS has a nearby office in Paramount that they are using as a staging area. Protesters found it and began gathering. ICE will conduct targeted enforcement around LA today, serving criminal judicial warrants and enforcing final orders of removal/deportation orders. CBP and Border Patrol have been brought in to provide security and extra bodies, and a handful of agitators have already been arrested today for allegedly interfering with federal agents. Despite inflammatory statements from local politicians making it sound like ICE is sweeping neighborhoods in SoCal & kicking doors down, they are targeting those who already have a deportation orders or who have criminality that has been signed off on by a federal judge. If others are found with the targets and they are also illegal aliens, they will be arrested too. This is enforcement of bipartisan immigration laws that have been on the books for decades.”

NEW: Per federal sources, despite local claims, there was no ICE “raid” at a Home Depot in LA today. DHS has a nearby office in Paramount that they are using as a staging area. Protesters found it and began gathering. ICE will conduct targeted enforcement around LA today, serving…

— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) June 7, 2025

Podcast hosts clamored for the chance to host a debate between former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines and Olympic gymnast Simone Biles after an X spat — over boys competing on girls’ sports teams — between the two elite athletes blew up on Friday.

Jillian Michaels first challenged Biles to come and debate the topic on the “Her Take” podcast. “How bout this – @Simone_Biles why don’t you come on @hertake_podcast and debate this with us,” she said. “I would honestly like to hear your side. It’s a very respectful environment. If you want people to see your point of view and hear your facts come share them.”

@JillianMichaels please allow me to join that debate. As a former gymnast (natl team) and whistle blower on abuse in the sport, I’d have a lot to discuss with @Simone_Biles

— Jennifer Sey (@JenniferSey) June 7, 2025

XX-XY Athletics founder and CEO Jennifer Sey — also a former elite gymnast herself — asked to be included in the conversation, adding, “As a former gymnast (natl team) and whistle blower on abuse in the sport, I’d have a lot to discuss with @Simone_Biles.”

Michaels — who also hosts the “Keeping it Real” podcast — later challenged Biles to debate Gaines directly, saying that while she personally agreed with the former NCAA swimmer, she would offer a neutral venue in which the two could present their arguments.

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“@Simone_Biles While many appreciate your opinion maybe it’s time to discuss the facts? If you are so confident have the courage to debate @Riley_Gaines_ on this topic. Litigate this honestly and with integrity. I want to provide this forum. While I agree with @Riley_Gaines_ unilaterally I am confident I can maintain a neutral stance to moderate this conversation.”

. @Simone_Biles While many appreciate your opinion maybe it’s time to discuss the facts? If you are so confident have the courage to debate @Riley_Gaines_ on this topic. Litigate this honestly and with integrity. I want to provide this forum. While I agree with…

— Jillian Michaels (@JillianMichaels) June 7, 2025

Michaels was not the only one who called for Biles to debate Gaines, who now also hosts Outkick’s “Gaines for Girls” podcast.

“Dear @Simone_Biles, I would like to suggest that, rather than being petty and nasty by insulting @Riley_Gaines_ physical appearance, the two of you sit down together and respectfully debate the topic of trans identified males in women’s sports,” one posted. “If your position has merit, surely you can explain why and defend it without being mean, right? If truth and justice are on your side, it should be easy to defend them in a one-on-one discussion. If this prospect scares you, please consider the possibility that maybe you’re deferring to grade school insults because deep down you know you don’t actually have a valid defense of your misogynistic position. Sincerely, A former fan who’s secretly hoping you’ll see the light.”

Dear @Simone_Biles ,

I would like to suggest that, rather than being petty and nasty by insulting @Riley_Gaines_ physical appearance, the two of you sit down together and respectfully debate the topic of trans identified males in women’s sports.

If your position has merit,…

— Kaeley Triller (@KaeleyT) June 7, 2025

Tennis great Martina Navratilova, who has been an outspoken advocate for women in sports, did not suggest a debate between Biles and Gaines, but offered to have a conversation with the gymnast herself on the topic. “Hey Simone- we met last year at the US open. Not sure you remember. But anyway — I would love to talk to you about this … pretty sure there is more to it than you know at this time … Respectfully, Martina,” she said.

Hey Simone- we met last year at the US open. Not sure you remember.
But anyway- I would love to talk to you about this… pretty sure there is more to it than you know at this time…
Respectfully, Martina.

— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) June 7, 2025

Podcast host Michele Tafoya quickly offered a platform to host that conversation as well. “I would love to moderate this conversation. @Martina and @Simone_Biles — name the time and date,” she said.

Any time…

— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) June 7, 2025

“Any time …” Navratilova replied.

The spat began when Gaines shared a photo of the girls softball team from Champlin Park, who won their AAAA state title after their male star player pitched a shut-out.

“Comments off, lol. To be expected when your star player is a boy,” Gaines said.

Biles responded with a series of personal insults directed at Gaines, saying, “You’re truly sick, all of this campaigning because you lost a race. Straight up sore loser. You should be uplifting the trans community and perhaps finding a way to make sports inclusive OR creating a new avenue where trans feel safe in sports. Maybe a transgender category IN ALL sports!! But instead… You bully them… One things for sure is no one in sports is safe with you around!!!!!”

This is actually so disappointing. It’s not my job or the job of any woman to figure out how to include men in our spaces.

You can uplift men stealing championships in women’s sports with YOUR platform.

Men don’t belong in women’s sports and I say that with my full chest.

— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) June 6, 2025

“This is actually so disappointing. It’s not my job or the job of any woman to figure out how to include men in our spaces. You can uplift men stealing championships in women’s sports with YOUR platform. Men don’t belong in women’s sports and I say that with my full chest,” Gaines replied.