A year after ICE raids terrorized Los Angeles, a rattled city reaches for resilience: ‘It’s not the same’
Summary
One year ago, federal immigration agents carried out widespread raids in Los Angeles, targeting undocumented immigrants and causing fear and disruption in many communities. Since then, people in the city have been trying to recover and adjust to the changes caused by these raids, which included arrests, deportations, and community protests.Key Facts
- The raids involved Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), border patrol agents, and national guard troops entering Los Angeles neighborhoods.
- Los Angeles has the largest undocumented immigrant population in the United States.
- Many immigrants were arrested in public places like workplaces, car washes, and churches.
- Some immigrants died while trying to escape arrests during these raids.
- Community groups and lawyers worked quickly to support and protect immigrants facing detention and deportation.
- The raids sparked protests and mutual aid networks to help those afraid to leave their homes.
- A federal court temporarily stopped the raids due to claims of racial profiling, but the Supreme Court later overturned this decision.
- Individuals like Brian Gavidia had their lives changed, losing businesses and feeling unsafe in their own neighborhoods.
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