The rule of law seems to be collapsing in the city of Los Angeles after protesters against ICE raids turned to violence and vandalism to try to stop immigration enforcement.
Videos on social media have captured numerous incidents of anti-ICE rioters throwing rocks at ICE vehicles and violently attacking federal agents. Local officials said law enforcement would not cooperate with ICE operations, but eventually local officers came to ICE agents’ aid after they appeared to be overwhelmed.
‘While the LAPD will continue to have a visible presence in all our communities to ensure public safety, we will not assist or participate in any sort of mass deportations.’
As the protesting began to ramp up on Friday evening, Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDowell
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