The Department of Homeland Security, with masked ICE agents, conducted multiple raids across Los Angeles on Friday, leading to clashes with protesters. Raids occurred at Home Depot stores and Ambient Apparel headquarters, with about two dozen people reportedly detained. Protesters, including SEIU California president David Huerta, were injured by agents using pepper spray and smoke grenades. Local leaders, including Mayor Karen Bass and Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove, condemned the actions, which are part of a series of high-profile raids under Donald Trump.
Masked Ice agents carry out series of raids in Los Angeles
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Department of Homeland Security, with masked ICE agents, conducted multiple raids across Los Angeles on Friday, leading to clashes with protesters. Raids occurred at Home Depot stores and Ambient Apparel headquarters, with about two dozen people reportedly detained. Protesters, including SEIU California president David Huerta, were injured by agents using pepper spray and smoke grenades. Local leaders, including Mayor Karen Bass and Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove, condemned the actions, which are part of a series of high-profile raids under Donald Trump.
Trending- 1 Friday: Department of Homeland Security conducted raids on multiple locations across Los Angeles.
- 2 Friday: Protesters gathered and clashed with agents.
- 3 Friday: Los Angeles fire department called to administer aid to injured protesters.
- Detentions of individuals
- Injuries to protesters
- Condemnation from local leaders
- Disruption to communities
- Increased tension between federal agencies and local populations/advocates
What: Masked ICE agents, under the Department of Homeland Security, conducted raids in Los Angeles, detaining approximately two dozen people, leading to protests and clashes where pepper spray and smoke grenades were used, and some protesters were injured.
When: Friday (recent).
Where: Los Angeles, LA's Fashion District, Home Depot stores (LA-area), Ambient Apparel headquarters.
Why: To enforce immigration laws, detain alleged illegal immigrants, and as part of a string of high-profile raids ordered by Donald Trump.
How: By deploying masked agents in tactical gear, conducting raids at multiple locations, detaining individuals, and using crowd control measures like pepper spray and smoke grenades against protesters.