It Could Happen Here The LA Anti-ICE Protests
Jun 10, 2025
Recent protests in LA against ICE have sparked intense national conversation, highlighting the detention of around 2,000 individuals and the police's heavy-handed response. The role of the National Guard and its constitutional implications raises eyebrows, while discussions on protest safety suggest innovative ways to protect identity and health. Meanwhile, the brutal conditions in immigrant detention centers underlie the urgency for reform. As tensions escalate, protests are expected to grow, prompting a shift in tactics and public mobilization.
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Rapid Escalation and Militarization
- The protests in Los Angeles escalated quickly, growing from hundreds to thousands in just a couple of days.
- Federal response included National Guard and Marines deployment, highlighting heavy militarization of local unrest.
Illegal Guard Deployment Exposed
- The federal activation of the California National Guard is illegal due to lack of coordination with Governor Newsom.
- The administration misuses legal provisions to justify militarized federal deployment during the protests.
Union President's Harsh Arrest
- The president of California SEIU union was arrested and badly beaten by police during protests.
- He is facing a federal felony charge based on weak assumptions from texts on his phone.