US EditionLA protesters, immigration authorities face off for 2nd day
- Protests erupted in Los Angeles and surrounding cities on June 6 after federal immigration raids sparked unrest and widespread demonstrations.
- The unrest followed a week of immigration sweeps led by ICE aimed at workplaces in a liberal-leaning, sanctuary city with escalating deportation targets.
- Thousands of arrests were made including 118 immigrants in LA; protests featured confrontations, arrests, and involvement of local communities like Paramount.
- President Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines starting June 8 to support federal agents amid violent clashes, despite objections from California officials.
- California announced a lawsuit against the federal deployment, highlighting political division and concerns over state authority and escalating tensions from enforcement actions.
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Mexican Music Stars Pepe Aguilar and Son Emiliano Speak Out for Undocumented Immigrants
The raids against undocumented immigrants in Los Angeles have sparked massive protests, including among celebrities. Among them, Pepe Aguilar and his son Emiliano Aguilar stand out.
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What to know about the immigration protests in Los Angeles
As Los Angeles braced for more confrontations between law enforcement and demonstrators, the U.S. Northern Command on Monday said the Trump administration was deploying a battalion of 700 Marines to the city to protect federal property and personnel.
What triggered the Los Angeles immigration protests? A rumour
It all began around 9 am on Saturday in the working-class Latino suburb of Paramount in Los Angeles. Border agents were reportedly seen across the street from the Home Depot store. This came a day after federal agents arrested immigrants in the parking lot of a hardware store in Los Angeles and several other locations. Soon, a crowd gathered and faced off with authorities – which lasted till midnight. Here's how it all went down
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