ICE Raids Ignite Protests — Here’s the Real Deal

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LA Rallies Against ICE Raids

News: In early June, LA erupted in protests when federal ICE agents carried out immigration raids across the city, backed by over 2,000 National Guard troops and Marines. The city’s deep immigrant roots—where one-third of residents are immigrants and they make up 40% of the workforce—triggered a strong, immediate response.

These weren’t niche rallies. Peaceful protests blocked streets, including the 101 Freeway, and drew families, students, and artists who sang, danced, and chanted cultural pride as part of their resistance. City leaders, including Mayor Karen Bass and Council Member Soto‑Martínez, emphasized that immigrant and non‑immigrant lives are intertwined—and sanctuary policies are their shield.

Tensions escalated when Senator Alex Padilla was ordered out of a press briefing by federal agents—though video raised questions about how forceful the interaction actually was. Governor Newsom slammed the deployment as unconstitutional, calling it a “stone cold” power play that ignored California’s authority. Despite federal claims that the raids targeted dangerous criminals, local advocates like CHIRLA questioned the validity of those arrests—highlighting fears this could set a troubling national precedent.

The Department of Homeland Security — backed by a recent Supreme Court ruling — has ended temporary legal status and work permits for around 532,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. All entered the U.S. under a humanitarian parole program started in 2022. Effective immediately, they’ve been told to leave voluntarily using an app—and will get $1,000 and travel help to head home.

These individuals passed vetting and had financial sponsors and two-year permits. Immigration advocates warn this move is destabilizing—many are now scrambling for legal options like TPS or asylum to stay.

• Rule change, human impact: It’s a stark reversal from a policy designed to provide safe, legal entry during crises—and it affects over half a million people who followed the rules.

• Communities at risk: Families, healthcare workers, and laborers—now in limbo—could face deportation, community disruption, and economic fallout.

• Federal-level friction: The Supreme Court approving this move underscores ongoing tension in U.S. immigration policy and the future of humanitarian parole.

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