When ICE Came Up Empty

Federal agents exit an armored truck on Park View Street, across from MacArthur Park and the Mexican Consulate west of downtown Los Angeles on Monday. Photo: Renae A. Hernández.

Los Angeles’ MacArthur Park was strangely desolate on a summery Monday morning until the ground began to rumble. 

Then, the convoy arrived: The eight-wheel diesel-powered U.S. Army tactical trucks, Humvees and armored vehicles — with roof hatches. They accompanied white, unmarked passenger vans and black SUVs, not to mention a large trailer containing numerous horses.