What A Day

Los Angeles Is Not In Crisis feat. Mayor Karen Bass

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Jun 17, 2025
Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles dives into the heated discussions around immigration and the city's response to recent ICE raids. She highlights the fears gripping immigrant communities and the economic repercussions on local businesses. With the federal appeals court ruling looming on the National Guard's deployment, Bass emphasizes the importance of community unity amid political turmoil. She also touches on the larger implications of current immigration policies and international tensions, making a compelling case for Los Angeles' resilience.
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INSIGHT

National Guard Control Raises Tensions

  • Removing National Guard control from Governor Newsom raised tensions unnecessarily in LA.
  • Protests were limited to a small area manageable by local police and mutual aid agencies.
INSIGHT

ICE Raids Harm LA Community

  • ICE raids caused great fear, disrupting the economy and community life in LA.
  • Businesses reported Dad's Day emptiness resembling peak COVID times due to immigration fears.
ANECDOTE

Immigrants Disappear Without Contact

  • ICE detains people with no communication access to families or lawyers, causing disappearances.
  • Immigrant rights groups say current conditions are unprecedented and deeply troubling.
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