Los Angeles leaders, including Mayor Karen Bass, denounced the deployment of dozens of federal officers and California National Guard troops to the MacArthur Park neighborhood on Monday as a 'reality TV spectacle' and intimidation tactic. The operation, involving armored vehicles and horseback agents in a historic immigrant area, drew widespread criticism and disrupted the community.
LA leaders denounce ‘reality TV spectacle’ deployment of federal officers
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Los Angeles leaders, including Mayor Karen Bass, denounced the deployment of dozens of federal officers and California National Guard troops to the MacArthur Park neighborhood on Monday as a 'reality TV spectacle' and intimidation tactic. The operation, involving armored vehicles and horseback agents in a historic immigrant area, drew widespread criticism and disrupted the community.
Trending- 1 2007: MacArthur Park was the center of May Day rallies.
- 2 Weeks prior to July 7: Ramp-up of immigration raids in LA and Southern California.
- 3 Monday morning (prior to July 7): Federal officers and National Guard deployed to MacArthur Park.
- 4 Monday morning: Karen Bass spoke to a Department of Homeland Security representative.
- Widespread criticism from city leaders
- Disruption to the neighborhood (fewer street vendors, empty public spaces)
- Children ushered indoors
- Perceived intimidation of immigrant communities
What: Deployment of federal officers and National Guard troops in an immigrant neighborhood.
When: Monday morning, starting around 10:30 a.m.
Where: MacArthur Park neighborhood, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Why: Characterized by local leaders as a 'political stunt' and intimidation tactic by the Trump administration targeting immigrants.
How: Dozens of federal officers in tactical gear and about 90 California National Guard troops descended on the area with armored vehicles and horseback agents.