Los Angeles has declared itself a sanctuary city, where local authorities do not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. With nearly 40% of its residents being foreign-born, the city has faced significant immigration raids and deportations. The Trump Administration deployed marines and National Guard to Los Angeles, intending to suppress protests against these operations. Mayor Karen Bass discusses a lawsuit against the government, claiming that immigration raids are unconstitutional. A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against these actions, reflecting the ongoing legal battle over immigration enforcement in the city.
"I've described L.A. as a petri dish. The Administration wanted to show that they could come in and do whatever they wanted, whenever they wanted, and however they wanted."
"They were putting every other city in America on notice: 'Mess with us, we'll come for you.'"
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