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Mayor Karen Bass on Marines in Los Angeles

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Jul 28, 2025
Karen Bass, the Mayor of Los Angeles and a former member of Congress, dives into the city’s role as a sanctuary for immigrants amid federal crackdown efforts. She discusses the deployment of troops under the Trump Administration and the recent legal battle to challenge unconstitutional raids. Bass describes L.A. as a 'petri dish' for federal overreach, reflecting on community fears and the impact of immigration policies. The conversation also touches on the challenges of urban deployment and the ongoing struggles with housing and climate change.
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L.A. as a Federal Test Case

  • Los Angeles was used as a "petri dish" to test and demonstrate federal power and tactics.
  • The federal government wanted to intimidate other US cities by doing what it wanted in L.A.
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Chaos of Federal Immigration Raids

  • The federal raids were chaotic and poorly organized, targeting random locations and people.
  • They caused fear, disrupted families, and lacked clear targeted intelligence.
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Unknown Toll of ICE Arrests

  • The city does not know how many people were arrested or their whereabouts due to ICE raids.
  • Families suffer immensely, often losing contact without being informed about detained relatives.
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