In Los Angeles, US immigration authorities intensified their operations following protests against ICE activities. Demonstrators at a federal detention facility expressed outrage as police deployed tear gas to manage the situation. The protests arose after more than 40 arrests were made by ICE agents, fueling tensions as community members rallied against deportation efforts. Mayor Karen Bass accused ICE of instilling fear, while ICE's acting director defended their enforcement actions, underscoring the ongoing national debate about immigration policy and local responses.
One handheld sign said: No Human Being is Illegal.
In a statement on Saturday, ICE acting director Todd Lyons chided Bass for the city's response to protests.
Make no mistake, ICE will continue to enforce our nation's immigration laws and arrest criminal illegal aliens.
Protesters gathered Friday evening outside a federal detention center in Los Angeles where lawyers said those arrested had been taken, chanting: Set them free, let them stay!
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