US EditionRaids in Southern California Rattle Immigrant Communities — Including Those in the US Legally
- Federal authorities conducted immigration raids in Los Angeles and Santa Ana, detaining more than 100 workers across multiple locations.
- The raids followed a search warrant alleging Ambiance Apparel used fake documents for some workers amid a nationwide immigration crackdown.
- Business owners and community members reported drastic sales drops, widespread fear, and protests, while immigrant advocates cited due process concerns for detainees.
- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass condemned the raids and troop deployments as intimidation targeting the area's large immigrant population, which includes about 950,000 people without legal status.
- The immigration enforcement actions have fueled unrest, economic harm, and deepened fear among immigrants, suggesting ongoing social and political challenges in the region.
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