Despite what your feed shows, Los Angeles isn’t a war zone
Let’s start by acknowledging that this Los Angeles immigration protest story is ongoing and has the potential to change at any moment. A somewhat peaceful demonstration can suddenly become violent with one false move, one bad decision or one reckless act.
With a heavy police presence, bolstered by President Donald Trump ordering in the National Guard and Marines against the wishes of local and state authorities, tensions are at a higher level. It’s the exact reason why local authorities did not want Trump to send in more enforcement.
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