Federal Forces Descend on LA’s MacArthur Park Amidst Immigration Crackdown
Federal Forces Descend on LA’s MacArthur Park Amidst Immigration Crackdown Dozens of federal officers and approximately 90 California National Guard members were deployed for about an hour recently to Los Angeles’ MacArthur Park, a neighborhood with a significant immigrant population. The operation, which involved 17 Humvees and tactical vehicles, sparked immediate condemnation from local officials, including Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom, who labeled it a ‘political stunt’ and ‘spectacle.’ Defense officials stated the troops were present to protect…