Chapo Trap House UNLOCKED: ICE is Coming to a City Near You feat. Memo Torres
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Oct 5, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Memo Torres, a Los Angeles reporter for L.A. TACO, shares his transition from food coverage to exposing the grim realities of ICE raids. He sheds light on the rising scale of these operations and the harrowing experiences faced by those detained, including systemic neglect and community fears. Memo provides essential advice for undocumented individuals on staying safe and highlights the importance of grassroots efforts in resisting ICE actions, emphasizing resilience and solidarity within affected neighborhoods.
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Local Outlet Pivoted To Document Raids
- LA Taco shifted from food and culture to focused ICE coverage after mass raids began in June 2018.
- The team leveraged community networks to document a widespread federal campaign across LA.
Escalating, Systematic Raid Pattern
- ICE arrests in LA escalated from occasional raids to daily multi-person sweeps.
- Deportations include transporting detainees far from families to obstruct access to lawyers.
Violent Home Depot Raid Witnessed
- Memo described an ICE Home Depot raid where agents tackled and tasered a worker and allegedly beat a U.S. citizen observer unconscious.
- Witnesses reported the woman needed ambulance care and was taken to Cedars-Sinai.