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Newsom Enacts Landmark Immigration Bills, Banning Masked Federal Agents and Sparking Federal Clash

Newsom Enacts Landmark Immigration Bills, Banning Masked Federal Agents and Sparking Federal Clash

Newsom Enacts Landmark Immigration Bills, Banning Masked Federal Agents and Sparking Federal Clash California Governor Gavin Newsom on Saturday, September 20, 2025, signed a controversial package of immigration bills into law, directly challenging the Trump administration’s aggressive enforcement tactics. The landmark legislation aims to protect immigrants by limiting federal agents’ operations in schools and hospitals, and notably, banning masked federal officers in the state. Speaking at Miguel Contreras Learning Complex in Los Angeles, Newsom declared, “We’re not North Korea,” framing…

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Supreme Court Upholds Roving Immigration Patrols, Sparking Outcry in Los Angeles

Supreme Court Upholds Roving Immigration Patrols, Sparking Outcry in Los Angeles

Supreme Court Upholds Roving Immigration Patrols, Sparking Outcry in Los Angeles A recent Supreme Court decision has ignited a firestorm of anger and dread among immigrants and their families in Los Angeles, a county where one in three residents are non-citizens. The controversial ruling, issued Monday, greenlights the resumption of ‘indiscriminate’ immigration stops and raids that critics fear will lead to widespread arrests and reignite protests across the region. Following the Supreme Court’s order, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)…

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Federal Agents Mobilize at Naval Station Great Lakes for Weeks-Long Chicago Immigration Crackdown

Federal Agents Mobilize at Naval Station Great Lakes for Weeks-Long Chicago Immigration Crackdown

Federal Agents Mobilize at Naval Station Great Lakes for Weeks-Long Chicago Immigration Crackdown The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has initiated a significant immigration enforcement operation in the Chicago metropolitan area, deploying approximately 250 federal agents and 140 vehicles to Naval Station Great Lakes. An internal government memo, obtained by CBS News, reveals the Illinois military base will serve as a primary staging and command post for what is expected to be an intensified series of “removal operations” targeting individuals…

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Trump Deploys National Guard Amid Escalating Protests Over Immigration Raids in LA and Across US

Trump Deploys National Guard Amid Escalating Protests Over Immigration Raids in LA and Across US

Trump Deploys National Guard Amid Escalating Protests Over Immigration Raids in LA and Across US President Donald Trump has deployed thousands of National Guard members and US Marines to Los Angeles, triggering a fierce dispute with California state officials, as widespread protests erupt following intensified immigration raids. Hundreds have been arrested in LA, where an overnight curfew is now in force after clashes in the downtown area, though much of the protest activity elsewhere has remained peaceful. The demonstrations, which…

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LA Mayor, City Attorney Investigate Controversial ICE Raids Amid Court Order Violation Claims

LA Mayor, City Attorney Investigate Controversial ICE Raids Amid Court Order Violation Claims

LA Mayor, City Attorney Investigate Controversial ICE Raids Amid Court Order Violation Claims Los Angeles is grappling with escalating tensions following a series of recent immigration raids, including a highly publicized “Operation Trojan Horse” at a Westlake Home Depot this past Wednesday. Federal agents, reportedly emerging from a Penske box truck, detained day laborers, reigniting concerns over potential violations of a standing court order. The operations, which also included multiple raids last Friday and Saturday in Van Nuys, Cypress Park,…

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Controversial ‘Operation Trojan Horse’ Raid by Border Patrol in LA Sparks Outcry

Controversial ‘Operation Trojan Horse’ Raid by Border Patrol in LA Sparks Outcry

Controversial ‘Operation Trojan Horse’ Raid by Border Patrol in LA Sparks Outcry A recent operation by US border patrol agents at a Los Angeles Home Depot has ignited a firestorm of controversy, with videos showing officers ambushing individuals from an unmarked rental truck. The raid, dubbed ‘Operation Trojan Horse’ by a border patrol commander, resulted in the arrest of 16 undocumented individuals and has raised serious questions about the agency’s compliance with federal court orders. Witnesses described masked, heavily armed…

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ACLU Files Federal Lawsuit Over Alleged Racial Profiling in LA Immigration Raids

ACLU Files Federal Lawsuit Over Alleged Racial Profiling in LA Immigration Raids

ACLU Files Federal Lawsuit Over Alleged Racial Profiling in LA Immigration Raids Immigrant advocates and civil rights lawyers have filed a federal class-action lawsuit alleging widespread racial profiling by immigration agents in Southern California. The suit, brought by the American Civil Liberties Union and other legal groups, claims agents are targeting individuals based on their skin color or apparent occupation during deportation crackdowns. The lawsuit comes amid mounting evidence and numerous reports of agents raiding known hubs for Latino workers,…

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Trump’s National Guard Deployment: An Authoritarian Overreach?

Trump’s National Guard Deployment: An Authoritarian Overreach?

Trump’s National Guard Deployment: An Authoritarian Overreach? Hey friend, so you heard about Trump deploying the National Guard to LA during those immigration protests? It’s a pretty big deal, and honestly, pretty controversial. Basically, protests erupted in LA over increased immigration raids by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Things escalated, and Trump, without the California governor’s consent, sent in the National Guard. This is a huge deal – it hasn’t happened like this in decades! The last time was during…

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LA on Edge: Trump’s Military Deployment Sparks Outrage and Curfew

LA on Edge: Trump’s Military Deployment Sparks Outrage and Curfew

LA on Edge: Trump’s Military Deployment Sparks Outrage and Curfew Hey friend, you won’t believe what’s going down in LA. It’s a pretty intense situation, and honestly, a little scary. Basically, President Trump sent nearly 5,000 troops – National Guard and Marines – to Los Angeles without Governor Newsom’s consent. Newsom is furious, calling it a “military dragnet” and arguing that democracy itself is under attack. The official reason? Protecting federal buildings and immigration agents conducting raids. But photos show…

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Trump’s Risky Gamble: Deploying the Military on US Soil

Trump’s Risky Gamble: Deploying the Military on US Soil

Trump’s Risky Gamble: Deploying the Military on US Soil Hey friend, remember all the talk about Trump potentially using the military on US soil? Well, it’s happening, at least to some extent. Around 700 Marines have been deployed to Los Angeles alongside the National Guard to manage protests stemming from recent immigration raids. The White House is spinning this as a necessary and popular move, pointing to polls showing support for Trump’s deportation policies. They’re betting that a show of…

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