LA Riots Over US Immigration Raids Intensify
Demonstrations intensify over escalated American enforcement measures
Los Angeles residents have erupted in protests against the aggressive US immigration raids, leading to clashes with police. The demonstrations, now in their fourth day, began on June 7 in response to high-profile federal immigrant sweeps. However, the protests turned violent over the weekend, with signs of damage including smashed storefronts and graffiti following confrontations between police and protesters.
According to media reports, heavily armed officers, often masked, apprehended migrants in unmarked vehicles and handcuffs across the city. The ensuing demonstrations, once largely peaceful, were quelled by police, resulting in violent skirmishes and the use of stun grenades.
As the mayor of a city with a wealth of immigrant residents contributing significantly to its vibrancy, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has expressed dismay over these events. "These tactics instill fear in our communities and undermine the safety of our city," she said. Yet, Trump's deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller promptly brushed off her criticism, reaffirming the federal government's authority to enforce the law.
Tensions have escalated between President Donald Trump and California state officials, with Governor Gavin Newsom requesting that Trump rescind the deployment of National Guard. However, Trump has expressed his continued support for the measure. California, in response, has announced a lawsuit against the President over federalization of the National Guard.
Approximately 700 U.S. Marines from Twentynine Palms, California, have been mobilized to assist in Los Angeles, joining 300 California National Guardsmen already deployed under Title 10 federalized active duty status. The deployment, part of a broader response to the protests, has raised significant logistical and operational challenges for LAPD.
Among the apprehended during the immigration raids, a California union leader now faces federal charges. Furthermore, multiple arrests were made during protests by the LAPD and California Highway Patrol.
Source: ntv.de, mdi/AFP
- Los Angeles
- Demonstrations
- Protests
- Immigration Policy
- Migration
- USA
- Donald Trump
- Migrants
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- Protest Details:
- The protests against U.S. immigration raids in Los Angeles are currently in their fourth day, having begun on June 7 in response to federal immigration sweeps on the same day[2][3].
- The protests turned violent over the weekend, leading to damage including broken windows, looted stores, and graffiti at businesses[2].
- Military and Law Enforcement Deployment:
- Around 700 U.S. Marines from Twentynine Palms, California, have been mobilized to support the Los Angeles operation, alongside 300 California National Guardsmen already deployed under Title 10 federalized active duty status[1][2].
- This deployment is part of a broader response to the protests labeled as "violent mobs" by the Trump administration[3].
- Political Tensions:
- Tensions have mounted between President Donald Trump and California state officials, with Governor Gavin Newsom calling on Trump to withdraw the National Guard deployment[3].
- In response, California has announced a lawsuit against President Trump over the federalization of the National Guard[2].
- Logistical Challenges:
- LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell has highlighted the significant logistical and operational challenges posed by the deployment of Marines[2].
- Arrests and Charges:
- A California union leader was arrested during an immigration enforcement operation and now faces federal charges[2]. Additionally, multiple arrests were made during protests by LAPD and California Highway Patrol[3].
- The escalating violence during the protests against U.S. immigration raids in Los Angeles has led to calls for a change in Community policy to address the growing tensions.
- The migration of individuals and subsequent enforcement of employment policy also plays a significant role in the political landscape of this general-news event, as the clashes with law enforcement raise questions about the rights and protections of migrants in the USA.
