On June 6, the Trump administration doubled down on its immigration crackdown, ordering U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain and deport migrants across the country. Those measures have only intensified within Southern California, where detainees reportedly endure parched throats and mounting fear — with little food or water to sustain them. In the wake of the aggressive immigration sweeps, protests have broken out around downtown Los Angeles, prompting President Donald Trump to retaliate by authorizing the deployment of 2,000 California National Guard troops. These demonstrations reflect a growing resistance from communities directly impacted by the raids. On June 9, U.S. military officials confirmed that 700 Marines were also deployed to guard federal agents and buildings.
The ongoing raids have terrorized undocumented immigrant workers at Home Depot, car washes and factories and farms. Food vendors, namely workers at taquerias and fruit stands, have also been targeted en masse.
