Immigration raids fuel protests and fear in Los Angeles

Hundreds of protesters gather to demand an immediate end to ICE workplace raids in Los Angeles, on June 8, 2025. | Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images

Mass protests in Los Angeles began last week after US Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted raids throughout the city, targeting places like Home Depots, car washes, and the garment district. 

Demonstrations grew in response to the federal agents’ presence and actions, leading to clashes with police. In response, President Donald...