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Stop Aggressive ICE Raids and Attacks on Protesters
The Trump administration has escalated aggressive raids in immigrant communities in the Los Angeles area, inciting fear and panic over the condition of loved ones who have been detained in these U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.
In response to protests, President Trump on June 7 deployed the California National Guard, claiming the protests met the definition of a rebellion. He sent in about 700 U.S. Marines on June 9.
Protesters are subjected to rough handling, tear gas, and flash bang grenades. Some, including labor leader David Huerta, have been injured and hospitalized. After being discharged from the hospital, Huerta, president of the Service Employees International Union California (SEIU) and SEIU-United Service Workers West, was placed in federal custody simply for peacefully observing the raids. He has since been released.
No president has federalized the Guard without that state’s consent in 60 years. But Trump promises to “have troops everywhere” in response to even nonviolent demonstrations.
Military-style raids in workplaces and communities. Over-the-top responses to protesters who dare to stand up for American values. And promises of more to come.
Tell your senators and representative that these dangerous immigration raids and deplorable attempts to silence protest must be stopped.