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Guatemalan Father Killed in ICE Raid Sparks Protests

8/20/2025

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Roberto Carlos Montoya Valdez, a Guatemalan father, was killed by an SUV while fleeing an ICE raid in Monrovia, California, prompting protests.
Los Angeles community organizers are mobilizing to protect immigrants, focusing on self-defense and rights education.
A recent budget increase for ICE raises concerns about potential future raids and violence against immigrant communities.

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Story summary

Roberto Carlos Montoya Valdez, a Guatemalan father, was killed by an SUV while fleeing an ICE raid in Monrovia, California, prompting protests.
Los Angeles community organizers are mobilizing to protect immigrants, focusing on self-defense and rights education.
A recent budget increase for ICE raises concerns about potential future raids and violence against immigrant communities.