As military personnel arrived in Los Angeles amid a political crisis, local residents expressed strong support for the immigrant community, opposing federal actions against them. Protests began against ICE raids in workplaces and schools, and despite being predominantly peaceful, the protests met a severe response, with hundreds arrested. Tactics used included chemical irritants and tactical gear. Critics argue that this heavy-handed approach is intended to suppress dissent. President Trump's rhetoric described the protests as a foreign invasion, further escalating tensions while demonstrators strive to assert their constitutional right to protest.
When you are rounding up people with no criminal record while they are at their jobs, it is very clear that the cruelty is indeed the point, said Alex Berg.
As Angelenos, we have a moral obligation to protest Ice raids on members of our community, he added.
Governor Gavin Newsom has called the federal response unlawful, highlighting the heavy-handed tactics used against peaceful demonstrators.
While the marches mostly remained nonviolent, dramatic images of burning cars and graffitied buildings have been used by Trump to validate his orders.
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