The city of Los Angeles, in the state of California, experienced an absolutely chaotic afternoon after hundreds of violent left-wing protesters associated with the Democratic Party attempted to forcibly enter a detention center where the immigration service is holding illegal immigrants.
The violent picketers were seen with various insignias representing different left-wing movements, such as Palestinian flags, Black Lives Matter slogans, or Antifa and distinctive communist symbols, among others.
These events occurred as a result of a series of arrests that the U.S. immigration control service (ICE) carried out in recent days, so the leftist rebels sought to interfere in the center where those detainees were transferred in order to free them.
At least 45 people were detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during raids in Los Angeles, according to preliminary reports. The operations were reportedly carried out in public places such as retail stores, residential complexes, federal courts, among others.
ICE confirmed that "all foreigners in violation of immigration law may be arrested and subject to removal," without providing further details. The FBIparticipated in the operations in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and under orders from the Attorney General.
After the picketers were unsuccessful through conventional methods, they began to destroy public property and attempt to enter the facility by force. As a result, police forces had to intervene, even using riot gear and pepper spray in an attempt to deter the protesters.
Amid the tension, activists misinformed the detainees about their rights, urging them not to sign documents or answer questions regarding their legal status or the crimes they had committed.
La alcaldesa demócrata Karen Bass, defendió a los piqueteros y criticó a la policía
However, despite the attempts by federal forces to deter the threats carried out by these groups of agitators, they were overwhelmed due to the lack of local support as a result of the decision by Democratic Mayor Karen Bass.
Meanwhile, the Democrat expressed her inexplicable outrage at the actions of the immigration service, describing the raids as tactics that "sow terror" and threaten the city's security. She stated that she is in contact with migrant advocacy organizations to provide support to those affected.
ICE chief Todd Lyons defended the tactical deployment, arguing that measures such as the use of masks are intended to protect agents and their families from reprisals by criminal organizations such as Tren de Aragua.
Por otro lado, el director del servicio de Migraciones, defendió el accionar policial y de su departamento
