The article discusses an incident involving Lucia A., who faced wrongful detention by the LAPD during the 1992 L.A. Uprising. Amid curfews and riots, officers mistook her for a sex worker and threatened deportation. This event highlights how local and immigration authorities coordinated to deport over a thousand individuals, branding them 'riot aliens.' As deportations rise under recent administrations, this history reveals the ability of local governments and agencies to enact drastic measures against immigrant communities, suggesting a continued threat of mass removals from communities.
Lucia A. and her husband were approached by LAPD officers who wrongfully accused her of being a sex worker, highlighting the racial and immigration prejudices of the time.
During the L.A. Uprising, authorities categorized ordinary citizens as 'riot aliens,' leading to mass deportations of over a thousand undocumented residents.
The coordination between LAPD and INS during the 1992 unrest showcases how government agencies can target immigrant populations, a troubling precedent as deportation anxieties rise.
As the Trump Administration aligns with past historical deportations, the 1992 L.A. incidents serve as a stark reminder of existing legal frameworks ready to facilitate mass removals.
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