Tensions Rise in Los Angeles Amid Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

The Trump administration announced the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles, following clashes between federal agents and demonstrators opposing immigration raids. The move comes amid heightened tensions as protesters confronted security agents, many displaying Mexican flags and wearing respiratory masks.

The conflict arises as Los Angeles, predominantly Hispanic and foreign-born, resists Trump's immigration policies. Tensions peaked with mass detentions and confrontations between protesters and green-uniformed personnel, capturing public attention as immigration enforcement takes center stage.

Skepticism surrounds DHS reports of violent insurrections, with local leaders condemning federal tactics as sowing fear and unrest. Mayor Karen Bass criticized the raids, while activist groups raised alarms over civil rights breaches, emphasizing the need for organized resistance against what they deem unjust enforcement measures.

(With inputs from agencies.)