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Some blame state’s sanctuary laws for why federal agents are keeping Los Angeles law enforcement at arm’s length.
After federal immigration raids across LA sparked fear and protests, immigrant laborers still turned up, hoping for work.
Immigrant groups are using social media to warn workers to prepare for possible ICE worksite raids in the Phoenix area.
Former foreign minister of Mexico reacts to Kinzinger’s comments on Mexican flags at protests
Military-style vehicles and National Guards troops have blocked a portion of 4th Street in front of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse.
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A group of protesters briefly clashed with police officers blocking access to Jackson Boulevard from State Street around 5:30 p.m. Officers and protesters were pushed around, but no one was detained. After the brief clash, protesters turned around and continued marching.
More than 60 people gathered in Corpus Christi on June 10 in solidarity with nationwide protests opposing immigration detentions.
Rep. Lou Correa returned to Orange County on Tuesday to denounce immigration enforcement operations unfolding across the region, calling the raids “counterproductive” and warning they were causing fear and instability in communities he represents.
The move has had a profound impact in the state, where federal agents in May arrested 1,461 people, nearly half of whom had no criminal record.
"A lot of this is mere speculation, and it was the unfortunate effect of causing fear in some parts of our community, and that's what I don't want to happen," Fort Worth Councilman Carlos Flores said.
Anti-ICE protests in Chicago turn tense as vehicle drives through demonstrators, while police report vandalized vehicles during immigration enforcement actions.