Protests intensified in Los Angeles
Demonstrations intensified against the raids on immigrant citizens on Sunday in Los Angeles, USA, as the law enforced fired tear gas and rubber bullets at the protesters. President Donald Trump conducted a controversial deployment of the National Guard after which the unrest began, which was opposed by the state governor and the city’s mayor. Protests began on Friday in Los Angeles’ downtown, which until Saturday spread to Latino-Bahul areas such as paramount and Competon. According to AP report, thousands of protesters attacked the city of Los Angeles, closed major highways and set fire to automatic vehicles.
By Sunday afternoon, hundreds of people gathered outside the Metropolitan Detention Center, where the prisoners were kept during the raid. The protesters raised slogans of “shame” and “go home” on the National Guard soldiers deployed with long guns and riot slopes.
Donald Trump warns protesters
US President Donald Trump on Sunday warned the protesters at Los Angeles that they would have to face serious consequences if they spit on police officers or soldiers. His warning came a few hours after sending National Guard soldiers to the city to protest against raids on immigrant citizens. Talking to reporters in New Jersey before riding in Air Force One, Trump defended his decision to deploy at least 2,000 national guard members. The protests at Los Angeles began after raiding by US immigrant citizens and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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Demonstrations have arisen due to extensive raids started against immigrants from late Friday night. Crowds gathered outside the federal building and also in paramount, where raids allegedly continued near the home depot. When some protesters threw goods at the officials, tension increased, due to which the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) declared it an illegal meeting. Police responded to tear gas, flash-bang grenade and mob-control weapons. The protesters later blocked 101 freeway.
Advocates of immigrants, who have regularly organized peaceful protests in the city, intensified the protests on Sunday afternoon. However, with the arrival of about 300 National Guards, the anger and fear of the people further integrated, causing clashes with the authorities.
- Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the deployment of National Guard in Los Angeles, in a letter to Trump called it “serious violation of the sovereignty of the state”. He argued that the presence of the National Guard was increasing tension and accused the federal government of “spreading anarchy” to increase tension.
- Donald Trump defended his decision, claiming that the National Guard was needed as Democratic leaders had failed to control the protests against the immigrant agents. On Saturday, he cited a legal provision allowing the deployment of the federal army in response to “revolt or threats of rebellion”.
- Trump gave the U.S. 2,000 soldiers were given L.A. till the Northern Command takes control of the guard and for 60 days till the Defense Secretary is decided otherwise. Orded to be sent to the area. This is a rare example of making the guard of a state federal without the consent of the Governor.
- After the deployment of the guards, there were two days of increasing protests over the raids on aggressive immigrant citizens in Southern California. Protests started from Friday and spread to areas including paramount and complex, both places have a large number of Latino population.
- On Saturday, the protesters attempted to stop border petrol vehicles near the Home Depot Staging area. Some protesters threw stones and cement, giving federal agents in the riot gear with tear gas, flash-bang and chili shells.
- Tensions increased after the arrest of more than 100 people during the immigration campaign at Los Angeles. A prominent union leader was detained while protesting and accused of obstructing law enforcement works.
- On Sunday, tear gas shells were fired on protesters gathered outside the federal custody center at LA. While most of the day’s demonstrations were peaceful, at least three major protests took place across the city till noon.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested that if the protests deteriorate, Marine can be deployed from the nearby Camp Pendulton. Newsom strongly criticized the idea, calling it “deranged”, while Hegseth said that the state leaders allowed the violence to grow.
- This action is part of Trump’s pledge to run the biggest exile campaign in American history. In the LA region alone, Immigration and Customs Information (ICE) reported 118 arrests last week, although not given a complete figure until Sunday morning.
- Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), along with National Guard units, is protecting civil buildings and monitoring protests. Police chief Jim McDonal reiterated that LAPD citizen is not collaborating with federal agents on immigration enforcement and maintains a policy against preventing individuals to investigate the status of their immigrants.
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