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Tensions in Los Angeles: Why Immigration Raids Are Sparking Protests and National Guard Deployment
In early June 2025, Los Angeles became the epicenter of a heated conflict over immigration enforcement, as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted sweeping raids across the city, detaining at least 118 individuals in a single week. The operations, targeting predominantly Latino neighborhoods like Paramount and Compton, have sparked widespread protests, with clashes between demonstrators and federal agents escalating into violence. The deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops, ordered by the federal government, has further intensified the situation, drawing sharp criticism from local leaders and raising questions about the balance between law enforcement and community rights.
