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Protests Erupt in LA Against Trump's Immigration Policies

6/18/2025

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Mayor Protests Military

In Los Angeles, a wave of protests surged against the federal military's presence, igniting fierce criticism of President Trump's immigration policies that many say breed fear and division. Mayor Karen Bass denounced the actions as unlawful, as tensions flared and arrests were made, leaving communities anxious amidst relentless immigration sweeps and military deployments.

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Sheriff Condemns Protests

In Tucson, Arizona, a misunderstanding led protesters to believe a federal operation was targeting immigrants, when in fact it was a significant drug bust. Authorities confiscated 120 pounds of fentanyl and 20 pounds of meth, arresting a cartel member in the process. Pinal County Sheriff Ross condemned the protesters for obstructing vital efforts to rid the community of these deadly substances.

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Mayor Protests Military

In Los Angeles, a wave of protests surged against the federal military's presence, igniting fierce criticism of President Trump's immigration policies that many say breed fear and division. Mayor Karen Bass denounced the actions as unlawful, as tensions flared and arrests were made, leaving communities anxious amidst relentless immigration sweeps and military deployments.

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