False reports of immigration enforcement operations in Los Angeles have been spreading rapidly on social media during the last few days, exacerbating fears amid violent wildfires and evacuation confusion that has engulfed the region.
One of the most noteworthy reports was a message which falsely claimed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were conducting raids in South L.A. neighborhoods and nearby cities, including Pasadena and Inglewood. The same piece of news also alleged that immigration sweeps were taking place at WinCo Foods stores, as reported by The Los Angeles Times.
