Surprise ICE enforcement actions in downtown Los Angeles led to protests and community outrage, as officials condemned the raids as cruel. The sweeps involved detaining immigrants at clothing wholesalers and using aggressive tactics like flash-bang grenades. Activists and union representatives highlighted the impact on families and the broader immigrant community, calling the situation a form of terror. Reports of ICE presence near schools and neighborhoods heightened fear among residents, leading to increased calls for safety and advocacy efforts.
Our community is under attack and has been terrorized. These are workers, these are fathers, these are mothers.
More than 50 calls were received on CHIRLA's hotline, with reports of ICE sightings in various locations including schools and parking lots.
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