Over 30 Southern California mayors demand an end to ICE operations they say are tearing communities apart.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass led a coalition of local leaders on Wednesday, slamming recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids as politically motivated 'fear tactics.' The crackdowns, which expanded beyond downtown LA into multiple counties, have sparked protests and over 400 arrests since Friday. 🚨
'This isn’t about safety—it’s about panic,' Bass declared, accusing the White House of provoking chaos ahead of elections. Federal agents reportedly raided workplaces, separated families, and deployed armored vehicles in residential areas. Tensions peaked when agents allegedly rammed a car in Boyle Heights before abandoning the crash site. 😡
Arrests and Charges Escalate
LAPD data shows 225 arrests Tuesday alone, mostly for failing to disperse. Federal prosecutors charged two men with attempting to attack law enforcement using Molotov cocktails—a move critics call 'overreach.' Meanwhile, the mayors demand withdrawal of National Guard troops and Marines from the region. 💥
As the crisis enters its sixth day, residents brace for more clashes. 'This isn’t the America we believe in,' one protester tweeted. Will Washington listen? 🌎
