ICE Raids Sweep Los Angeles, Result in 44 Arrests and Street Clashes
- Federal agents conducted at least seven immigration raids across Los Angeles on Friday, detaining 45 people at workplaces including a doughnut shop and Home Depot.
- These raids followed President Trump's directive for an extensive crackdown on illegal immigration, though local agencies like LAPD and the Sheriff's Department did not participate.
- The operations near downtown led to protests, during which the leader of the Service Employees International Union California, David Huerta, was reportedly hurt and taken into custody while monitoring the events, as law enforcement officers escorted several handcuffed individuals into vehicles.
- LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell acknowledged that ICE was carrying out enforcement activities within Los Angeles, while the FBI confirmed it is assisting the Department of Homeland Security with these immigration-related efforts.
- Local officials condemned the raids as aggressive and harmful, emphasizing the negative impact on communities and pledging continued support for immigrant residents.
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Clashes Erupt in Los Angeles Over Immigration Raids
Tensions flared in Los Angeles as immigration officials clashed with demonstrators following a series of ICE raids. Confrontations included tear gas deployment and detentions, with some protesters arrested. Controversy arose over immigration enforcement, highlighting a deep divide on policies under the Trump administration, and sparking calls for action from political figures.
The National Guard is preparing to intervene in the face of the increasing number of clashes.

Hundreds rally in Norristown to support immigrants in face of ICE uptick
NORRISTOWN — The four corners of West Marshall and George streets were packed with people Saturday afternoon who made known their opposition to a recent escalation of immigration enforcement activity in the municipality. At least 100 people braved the drizzle of the dreary weekend, holding signs, flags and banners in solidarity with the Montco Stands with Immigrants rally. “I’m here to stand with our immigrant neighbors and friends who are the b…
ICE Raids Los Angeles, Sparks Chaos - American Faith
Tensions boiled over in downtown Los Angeles Friday evening as riot police confronted protesters following a daylong wave of federal immigration raids. Dozens were reportedly taken into custody during the latest phase of President Donald Trump’s aggressive crackdown on illegal immigration. Helmeted LAPD officers in riot gear lined city streets, responding with tear gas, pepper spray, and flash-bang rounds after protesters threw broken concrete a…
Blackhawk Lands On Busy CA Street As Trump Deploys National Guard On Protesters, Newsom Calls It A Takeover
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Anti-ICE protesters clash with police in Los Angeles after wave of raids - Washington Examiner
Several Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in Los Angeles caused a wave of protests on Friday that continued into Saturday, which saw officers meet protesters in tactical gear and deploy tear gas. Some protesters threw objects at or tried to block ICE vehicles. At one location, officers handcuffed protesters and placed them into white vans while other protesters tried to prevent them from leaving. The protests are some of the most escalat…
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