The article reflects on the historical context of the Los Angeles riots, drawing parallels with past events and highlighting the political implications of the current unrest. It suggests that the present riots represent a significant challenge to immigration enforcement legitimacy, mirroring sentiments expressed during the 1992 riots. The piece critiques both Republican and Democratic responses to these crises, emphasizing the detrimental impact of mob actions on communities. It argues that current democratic leaders align more with protestors against federal immigration law, further complicating the political landscape.
Today's Democratic elected officials agree with the anti-ICE rioters that protest against federal immigration enforcement is justified, which complicates their response to current unrest.
Compared to the 1992 riots, the present protests in Los Angeles undermine community legitimacy by attacking established immigration enforcement measures, ultimately causing more local damage.
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