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Escalating Protests and Federal Response in Los Angeles Amid ICE Raids

Protests against ICE raids in Los Angeles have intensified, leading to violent clashes, the deployment of the National Guard, and sharp political rhetoric from local and federal leaders.


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  • Protests erupted in Los Angeles against ICE raids, leading to violent clashes with law enforcement and the deployment of National Guard troops to restore order.
  • Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass condemned federal immigration enforcement actions, accusing them of instilling fear in communities and escalating tensions.
  • ICE's operations resulted in numerous arrests, including individuals with criminal histories, prompting protests and clashes with immigration authorities.
  • Federal officials criticized local leaders for their rhetoric against ICE, while the Trump administration deployed National Guard troops to address the unrest.
  • The situation escalated with the use of tear gas and rubber bullets by law enforcement to disperse protesters, highlighting the growing conflict over immigration enforcement.

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Emphasizes law enforcement's use of non-lethal force against protesters during ongoing immigration raids.

Law enforcement used non-lethal rounds and flash-bang smoke grenades on protesters, including firing less-lethal weapons as the demonstrations continued into the evening.

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The ACLU criticized the raids as conducted by 'masked goons', while Los Angeles leaders condemned the actions as part of a series of high-profile ICE raids ordered by Donald Trump.

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ICE acting Director Todd Lyons criticized Mayor Bass for siding with chaos and lawlessness over law enforcement in her response to the protests.

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The President is asserting military authority in a state against the objections of its civilian elected officials.

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Authorities in the United States have extended their immigration crackdown operation in the Los Angeles, California area for a second day following protests at a federal detention centre.

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Trump Moves to Deploy National Guard to L.A. Over ICE Protests
Rolling StoneRolling Stone·7d·
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"…The move to deploy the National Guard has been met with criticism from California officials, who argue it will escalate tensions and erode public trust."

Breaking Out of Los Angeles
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"…We’re very clearly entering a moment of grave danger."

Immigration authorities clash with Los Angeles area protesters
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"…The activity was meant to “sow terror” in the nation’s second-largest city."

Immigration raids in LA expand despite protests with teargas and flash-bangs
The GuardianThe Guardian·7d·
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"…US immigration authorities extended activity in the Los Angeles area on Saturday in the wake of protests at a federal detention facility and a police response that included teargas, flash-bangs and the arrest of a union leader."

ICE operating in LA for 2nd day amid protests against immigration raids
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"…The raids quickly triggered protests and demonstrators blocked entrances and exits for the Edward R Royal Federal Building in downtown LA, where detainees were being processed."

Immigration enforcement in Los Angeles sparks clash between federal agents, protesters
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"…The clash marked one of the most serious confrontations yet between agents carrying out Trump’s directives on mass arrests and deportations, and local officials who oppose the stricter enforcement measures."

Trump deploys 2,000 National Guard members after LA immigration protests
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"…The Trump administration is deploying the California National Guard in response to protests in Los Angeles over immigration enforcement operations that have resulted in some clashes between demonstrators and authorities."

Federal authorities arrest dozens for immigration violations across Los Angeles
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"…Federal immigration authorities arrested 44 people Friday across Los Angeles, prompting clashes outside at least one location as law enforcement threw flash bangs to try to disperse a crowd that had gathered to protest the detentions."

Trump deploys National Guard after clashes in LA
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"…The Californian city saw a second day of unrest on Saturday as residents of a predominantly Latino district clashed with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) federal agents."

Trump Orders National Guard To LA To Shut Down Anti-ICE Riots
The Daily WireThe Daily Wire·7d·
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"…Anti-immigration enforcement protests in Los Angeles escalated into attacks against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) officials on Saturday."

Immigration Authorities Extend Activity in LA Area
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"…U.S. immigration authorities extended activity in the Los Angeles area on Saturday in the wake of protests at a federal detention facility and a police response that included tear gas, flash-bangs, and the arrest of a union leader."

Immigration Authorities Extend Activity in LA Area
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"…U.S. immigration authorities extended activity in the Los Angeles area on Saturday in the wake of protests at a federal detention facility and a police response that included tear gas, flash-bangs, and the arrest of a union leader."

Immigration Authorities Extend Activity in LA Area
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"…U.S. immigration authorities extended activity in the Los Angeles area on Saturday in the wake of protests at a federal detention facility and a police response that included tear gas, flash-bangs, and the arrest of a union leader."

BREAKING: Trump to deploy 2,000 National Guard to quell immigration riots in LA
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"…The Trump administration is planning to send the National Guard into LA after two straight days of riots in which protesters and agitators clashed with immigration agents."

Protester Hurls Rocks at Border Patrol Vehicles in California
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"…The confrontation near a Home Depot at 6400 Alondra Boulevard escalated into a fiery and tumultuous clash."

Trump Deploys National Guard Troops to LA After Violent Anti-ICE Demonstrations
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"…The Trump administration has ordered National Guard troops to deploy to Los Angeles following violent confrontations between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and protesters."

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