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Mayor Condemns Immigration Sweep Targeting MS-13 in LA

7/12/2025

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In a controversial immigration sweep at MacArthur Park, Los Angeles, federal agents targeted the notorious MS-13 gang. Mayor Karen Bass condemned the operation, asserting it put children at risk. Critics point to the park's crime-ridden reputation, while the raid, which yielded no arrests, underscores the persistent neglect of the community's deeper issues.

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Story summary

In a controversial immigration sweep at MacArthur Park, Los Angeles, federal agents targeted the notorious MS-13 gang. Mayor Karen Bass condemned the operation, asserting it put children at risk. Critics point to the park's crime-ridden reputation, while the raid, which yielded no arrests, underscores the persistent neglect of the community's deeper issues.