Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass confronted federal immigration agents during an operation in MacArthur Park, criticizing them for lack of communication. She condemned the deployment of federal officers, claiming it was intended to instill fear. Bass expressed disbelief when a DHS official hinted at the possibility of her arrest for interfering with their proceedings. She reiterated her primary responsibility as mayor is to ensure the safety of Angelinos, adding that such actions signal a broader agenda of federal enforcement that she sees as politically motivated.
"Well, you know, they're going to arrest me for doing my job. I mean, as mayor, my No. 1 responsibility is to keep Angelinos safe."
"I don't know what this is other than a political stunt."
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