Mexican Flags at LA Immigration Protests Spark Debate

America’s Southwest was conquered fair and square

The most striking images from the recent anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement riots in Los Angeles depicted protesters defiantly waving the Mexican flag. Some commentators noted the irony: Why carry the flag of the very country you don’t want to be deported to? Others offered a darker interpretation — the flag wasn’t just a symbol of heritage but a claim. The message: California rightfully belongs to Mexico.That sentiment echoes the increasi…

Mexican flags at LA immigration protests spark debate

Mexican flags flown during immigration protests bother white people a ...

Mexican flags flown during immigration protests bother white people a lot more than other Americans

Protesters wave the Mexican flag in Los Angeles on June 9, 2025. Luke Johnson/Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesAgents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted a series of raids throughout Los Angeles and Southern California in early June 2025, sparking protests in downtown Los Angeles and other cities, including New York, Chicago and Austin, Texas. Some demonstrators expressed growing frustration with ICE by showcasing the Mexica…

Mexico flags flown during immigration protests bother white people more than others

White Americans, especially older citizens, tend to be more bothered than Black Americans or Latinos by demonstrators waving Mexican flags – and even US flags – during protests.