ICE raids in LA: what you need to know

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On Friday June 6th, ICE raids were reported in several different locations in Los Angeles with at least 44 people detained. Additionally, 27 protesters were arrested with ICE vowing to continue enforcement in addition to the National Guard and Marines activated. Given the tense and precarious environment, it’s especially important to be aware of your rights, a citizen or not. Under no circumstances are you obligated to open the door for an ICE agent unless they have a valid, court-ordered warrant. Furthermore, you do not have to consent to their questioning or search of your property. As for the National Guard and Marines, they are not legally authorized to conduct arrest, searches, or seizures unless the Insurrection Act is invoked (which as of 6-9-25, it has not). 

Editorial Section

Seeing the confrontations between unarmed peaceful protestors and law enforcement play out, life at this moment almost feels dystopian–an event many feared with our current administration’s attitude towards immigration. But the President is quick to put labels such as “rioting” and  “insurrectionist mobs” on these protests (while according to the same individual, the January 6th attack was “a day of love”) and baselessly calling for governor Gavin Newsom to be arrested, it’s hard not to feel as if we are shifting towards an authoritarian regime. As a Los Angeles native born from a family of immigrants (as most of us are), it’s devastating to see those marching bravely exercising their constitutional rights being treated as criminals. It feels like a disconnect from reality seeing comments from people like the Secretary of Homeland Security claiming these demonstrations were “professionally done.” In these times, however, the least we can do is start by taking a stand and using our voices and whatever platforms we have to speak truth to power. In these times, we have to lead with both our hearts and our minds. Spread the word, and voice your support - you can make a larger impact than you think possible.