ICE uprisings: Where LA stands with prosecuting rioters

ICE uprisings: Where LA stands with prosecuting rioters


Out of 575 arrests made in connection with the anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement riots in Los Angeles that started earlier this month, to date, the district attorney’s office has only confirmed that a dozen or so suspects have been criminally charged.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, an independent, announced last week that more than a dozen defendants were charged with crimes tied to the anti-ICE uprisings, following numerous nights of rioting, rampant looting, vandalism, and violence against immigration enforcement agents.

However, as of Monday, Hochman’s office indicated to the Washington Examiner that more charges may come.

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A public information specialist previously said prosecutors are reviewing arrests on a case-by-case basis to decide whether to bring criminal charges.

“Cases are being presented to our office

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