ICE protests in Los Angeles
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ICE riots in Los Angeles, which were prompted by the arrests of 45 illegal aliens with convictions for violent crimes, including murder and sexual assault.
Local law enforcement officials aren’t part of federal immigration enforcement operations, as many agencies have been quick to note. State law, in fact, specifically prohibits local law
Protesters blocked a highway and set several cars on fire in Los Angeles after Trump sent National Guard troops to the city.
California National Guard troops with riot shields pushed protesters into the streets, as tear gas was deployed and less-than-lethal rounds exploded in the roadway. The crowd shut down part of the
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the move "purposefully inflammatory" and one that "will only escalate tensions."
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Photos of the protests show protestors carrying Mexican flags, being arrested by police or having milk poured into their eyes after getting caught in chemical agents fired by law enforcement. The protests came after the Department of Homeland Security said it arrested 118 people accused of being undocumented immigrants in Los Angeles.
Chicagoans upset over last week's detention of at least 10 immigrants by ICE agents with assistance from CPD officers in the South Loop called for a halt on further federal action and an investigation into whether Chicago police violated the city's sanctuary city ordinance.
President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard in Los Angeles against the wishes of state leaders as anti-ICE protests continue. NBC News’ David Noriega details the clashes as officers use flash-bangs to disperse demonstrators.
California governor and federal officials traded blame after ICE raids and a violent protest rocked the L.A.-area city of Paramount.
Fox News correspondent Christina Coleman and 'The Big Weekend Show' co-hosts discuss anti-ICE protests escalating in Los Angeles as National Guard troops arrive.