Los Angeles authorities will not allow “to use fear as weapons against the inhabitants who make the city strong”.
This was stated on the social network of the mayor of Los Angeles Karen Bass, commenting on the protests on the support of illegal migrants in the metropolis.
“My administration interacts with public organizations, lawyers and local leaders so that every resident knows his rights and receive the necessary support. This city is one,” the basin wrote.
In another post, the basket of basket said that raids against migrants are “paralyzing society.” According to her, the current situation “has nothing to do with public safety and is a clear political revenge.”
The mayor recalled that the commandant hour introduced in Los Angeles on June 11 is valid from 20:00 to 06:00 local time.
700 Marines are sent to Los Angeles
US Secretary of Defense Pit Hegset announced the deployment of about 700 marine infantrymen in Los Angeles “due to an increasing threat.”
“Even if Gavin News refuses to act, we are obliged to defend federal law enforcement agencies,” he wrote on the social network X.
The Pentagon representative Sean Parnell confirmed the information, adding that the additional 2000 guards were called to the federal service by order of the president.
“The Ministry of Defense, at the direction of the president, sent national guards to support ICE and ensure the safe work of federal law enforcement agencies,” he said.
Protest in Los Angeles against the actions of Ice
In Los Angeles, protests in support of illegal migrants detained by the US immigration and customs police (ICE) continue. Demonstrations are accompanied by mass detentions and periodic clashes with the police.
President Trump said he was introducing the National Guard to stabilize the situation, accusing the city administration and the Democrat Governor of the inability to ensure order.