Today, Explained Fire and ICE in Los Angeles
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Jun 9, 2025 
Rachel Uranga, an LA Times reporter, dives into the tumultuous landscape of immigration unrest in Los Angeles. She highlights the chaos following ICE raids and the deployment of the National Guard to restore order. Mark Krikorian, from the Center for Immigration Studies, offers a counterpoint, defending the administration's stance. Together, they explore the emotional toll on families torn apart by raids, the impact on immigrant communities, and the complex dynamics of labor in agriculture amidst rising enforcement.
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Impactful ICE Raids in LA
- The ICE raids hit a large immigrant community in LA's Fashion District, catching families and union members.
- People protested fiercely because deeply rooted immigrants were personally affected by the deportations.
National Guard Escalates Tensions
- Protests grow partly because locals feel personally attacked by ICE enforcement and National Guard deployment.
- The arrival of National Guard stirs fears due to potential harsher crowd control than local police.
Families Torn Apart by Raids
- Families are torn when relatives are arrested going to work or dropping off kids at school.
- The raids cause trauma as children and communities feel the impact directly.