Following President Trump's election, Los Angeles, a major sanctuary city, faced increasing tension and imminent immigration raids targeting its large undocumented population. Community organizations in L.A. prepared for these challenges by holding 'Know Your Rights' workshops and organizing emergency response strategies. In response to the federal crackdown, the city witnessed protests, some turning violent, demonstrating the divide between a city that embraces diversity and a federal administration emphasizing strict immigration policies. Mayor Karen Bass voiced concerns about Trump's tactics creating fear and undermining public safety in her city.
Mayor Karen Bass said Trump was adopting tactics that sow 'terror in our communities and disrupt basic principles of safety in our city.'
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