What A Day LA On The Front Lines Of Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
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Jun 9, 2025 Ruben Vives, a general assignment reporter for the LA Times specializing in immigration issues, discusses the intense protests in Los Angeles against ICE operations and the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. He shares insights on rising tensions between protesters and federal agents, including the controversial deployment of the National Guard. Vives explores the impact of strategic ICE operations on local businesses and communities, highlighting the fears these actions instill among undocumented workers.
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National Guard’s Unprecedented Deployment
- Trump's deployment of the National Guard in LA without California's governor consent is unprecedented since 1965.
- This move is seen as a political spectacle aimed at escalating tensions rather than addressing true safety concerns.
LA Immigration Raid Sparks Protests
- Federal agents conducted a forceful immigration raid in LA's Garment District, detaining workers and sparking community outrage.
- Pro-immigrant groups promptly organized protests, patrolling neighborhoods and alerting residents about their rights.
Role of National Guard Clarified
- National Guard troops are primarily tasked with protecting federal properties amid demonstrations, not direct crowd control.
- LAPD disavows involvement but still faces challenges as their presence is conflated with federal immigration enforcement.