Federal immigration authorities arrested over 100 migrants in the Los Angeles area last week, with 45 arrested on Friday alone, citing criminal histories that included assault and drug offenses. Operations at locations like Home Depot and a fashion district store sparked protests, leading to clashes and the deployment of California National Guard troops by President Trump. Several arrested individuals with extensive criminal records, including for burglary, sexual offenses, drug trafficking, and gang affiliation, were highlighted.
Immigration authorities highlight criminal history of multiple migrants arrested in Los Angeles
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Federal immigration authorities arrested over 100 migrants in the Los Angeles area last week, with 45 arrested on Friday alone, citing criminal histories that included assault and drug offenses. Operations at locations like Home Depot and a fashion district store sparked protests, leading to clashes and the deployment of California National Guard troops by President Trump. Several arrested individuals with extensive criminal records, including for burglary, sexual offenses, drug trafficking, and gang affiliation, were highlighted.
Trending- 1 Last week: Weeklong tally of migrant arrests surpassed 100.
- 2 Friday: Nearly 45 people arrested by ICE; search warrant executed at fashion district warehouse; Jose Gregorio Medranda Ortiz, Armando Ordaz, Victor Mendoza-Aguilar, Delfino Aguilar-Martinez arrested.
- 3 Friday morning: One man sent back to Mexico after being picked up at a Home Depot.
- 4 Weekend: Protests continued.
- 5 Saturday: President Donald Trump deployed California National Guard troops; Rolando Veneracion-Enriquez arrested; Jesus Alan Hernandez-Morales removed from U.S.
- 6 Tuesday: Lionel Sanchez-Laguna arrested.
- Arrests of over 100 migrants
- Deportation of some individuals
- Protests and clashes
- Arrest of David Huerta
- Deployment of California National Guard
- Increased tension between federal authorities and local communities/officials
What: Federal immigration authorities (ICE) arrested over 100 migrants, highlighting their criminal histories, which included assault, drug offenses, and gang affiliation. These operations sparked protests, leading to clashes and the deployment of California National Guard troops.
When: Last week, specifically Friday (45 arrests), Saturday (Trump deployed troops, Rolando Veneracion-Enriquez arrested, Jesus Alan Hernandez-Morales removed), Tuesday (Lionel Sanchez-Laguna arrested).
Where: Los Angeles area, including Home Depot stores, a fashion district store, a doughnut shop, Ontario (California), Pomona (California), Tampa (Florida), Norwalk (California), Pasadena (California), Orange (California), Las Cruces (New Mexico).
Why: To enforce immigration laws, target migrants with criminal histories, and address alleged use of fictitious documents by employers. Protests occurred due to perceived terrorizing of communities by immigration enforcement.
How: ICE officers conducted sweeps at various businesses, executed search warrants, and made arrests. Protesters clashed with federal agents, leading to the deployment of National Guard troops.