How LA erupted over rumours of immigration raid at a hardware store
Summary
Protests erupted in Los Angeles over false rumors of immigration raids at a Home Depot store. These protests, involving community members and day laborers, became violent, leading to clashes with the National Guard deployed by President Trump. Officials later clarified that no immigration raids occurred at the store.Key Facts
- Protests in Los Angeles started because of false rumors about immigration raids at a Home Depot store.
- The protests became violent, with some protesters throwing rocks and Molotov cocktails.
- The National Guard was deployed to manage the situation.
- The US Department of Homeland Security confirmed no raids took place at the Home Depot.
- The unrest resulted in a car being set on fire and businesses being looted.
- Authorities stated that 118 illegal immigrants were arrested in the Los Angeles area during the week.
- Of those arrested, five individuals were identified as gang members with criminal histories.
- The demonstrations were centered in a predominantly Hispanic community in the city of Paramount.
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