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Violent Anti-ICE Protests Lead to 50 Arrests in LA

2/4/2026

Summary

Story summary

Police arrested about fifty people, including three juveniles, during violent anti-ICE protests.
Jose Guillen, 27, was charged with assault for using a slingshot on officers.
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) deployed tear gas and pepper balls to disperse crowds amid 'ICE Out Everywhere' protests after shootings involving federal agents.
Mayor Karen Bass urged peaceful protests and warned violence undermines the cause.
Rep. Maxine Waters joined to advocate for protesters' rights.

History

Historical Context

Protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intensified in 2019, largely due to the Trump administration's family separation policy, which resulted in nearly 3,000 children being separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border. This sparked widespread demonstrations, reflecting ongoing national debates over immigration enforcement and civil rights, and led to the emergence of movements like "Abolish ICE."

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Story summary

Police arrested about fifty people, including three juveniles, during violent anti-ICE protests.
Jose Guillen, 27, was charged with assault for using a slingshot on officers.
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) deployed tear gas and pepper balls to disperse crowds amid 'ICE Out Everywhere' protests after shootings involving federal agents.
Mayor Karen Bass urged peaceful protests and warned violence undermines the cause.
Rep. Maxine Waters joined to advocate for protesters' rights.

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