Protests against Trump's immigration policy: chaos in Los Angeles!
Protests against Trump's immigration policy: chaos in Los Angeles!
nationwide protests broke out in the USA against President Donald Trump's controversial migration policy. Especially in Los Angeles, where the demonstrations originated, there were violent clashes between security forces and protesters who turn against the raids of the immigration authority ICE. Trump has commissioned the agency to have illegal immigrants detained, which led to a massive mobilization of citizens and violent incidents.
The protests began on Friday when dozens of migrants were arrested without valid papers. Angry people then pursued a vehicle column from ICE and attacked the officials directly, which showed signs of violent resistance. Mayor Karen Bass from Los Angeles said that several thousand demonstrators at times also blocked a highway, while security forces used violence measures, including the use of tear gas and rubber shot. These measures resulted in over 56 arrests. According to the security authorities, it was "normal deportations", which did not reduce the anger of the demonstrating population.
escalation of the situation
In view of the increasing tensions, Trump decided to send the National Guard to Los Angeles in order to combat "lawlessness". This happened against the resistance of the California governor Gavin Newsom, who described the measure as illegal and dangerous. Trump ordered 2,000 soldiers to mobilize the national guard, who should initially be in use for 60 days. There are also 700 marine fans to intervene in order to intervene if necessary. The first soldiers arrived in Los Angeles on Sunday morning. Newsom warned the demonstrators of staying peaceful, while Trump threatened violence at the same time, they should attack security forces, which fueled the fears of a possible further increase in violence.At a press conference, an incident occurred on Thursday when Senator Alex Padilla was removed by security forces after he interrupted Minister of Property Kristi Noem. The Secret Service had incorrectly thought he was an attacker. The governor of Florida, Ron Desantis, also caused a sensation when he said in a talk show that citizens were likely to approach demonstrators when they felt threatened, which is legally controversial.
criticism and resistance
The protests not only expanded to Los Angeles, but also to other cities such as Chicago, San Antonio and Las Vegas. The mayors in these cities criticized the ICE raids and demanded their immediate termination. The police in Los Angeles imposed a ban on meeting for the city center, which led to even greater tensions. Security forces reported attacks with stones and bottles while trying to contain violent riots.
Trump's dealings with the situation and the mobilization of the national guard were criticized by various political actors as unprecedented. US Senator Adam Schiff referred to the escalation and warned of possible violent clashes. Numerous voices called for a rethink in migration policy and a de -escalation of the situation, while the ongoing protests continue to keep the entire country in suspense.
With every further escalation, concern for state measures to contain the demonstrations, as well as the effects on society and democracy as a whole.
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