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Federal Operation Sparks Outrage in L.A. Immigrant Community

7/9/2025

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In a contentious operation at Los Angeles's MacArthur Park, federal agents and California National Guard troops targeted a vibrant immigrant community, sparking outrage from Mayor Karen Bass, who condemned the military presence as a "political stunt" that instilled fear in local children. Meanwhile, El Salvador's admission of U.S. control over deported Venezuelan migrants has raised eyebrows, challenging earlier statements from both nations.

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In a contentious operation at Los Angeles's MacArthur Park, federal agents and California National Guard troops targeted a vibrant immigrant community, sparking outrage from Mayor Karen Bass, who condemned the military presence as a "political stunt" that instilled fear in local children. Meanwhile, El Salvador's admission of U.S. control over deported Venezuelan migrants has raised eyebrows, challenging earlier statements from both nations.