Thousands protest federal immigration operations in downtown LA
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Los Angeles — Thousands converged Friday in downtown Los Angeles during a nationwide 'ICE Out' strike opposing federal immigration operations after two fatal shootings involving agents in Minnesota. Organizers called for a national strike, urging people to stay home, keep children from school and withhold spending. Demonstrators began outside City Hall, marched East Los Angeles and gathered near the federal detention center, where footage shows items thrown and federal agents deploying pepper spray. LAPD declared a citywide tactical alert and later issued dispersal orders. Similar demonstrations occurred in cities nationwide, including Chicago. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline of Events
- Jan. 7: Reported killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minnesota.
- Jan. 8: Reported killing of a Veterans Administration nurse heightened tensions nationwide.
- Jan. 23: Minneapolis general strike drew large crowds and set a model for further actions.
- Late January: Organizers planned a nationwide 'ICE Out' general strike and day of action.
- Friday: Protests in Los Angeles and Chicago included clashes, pepper spray use, tactical alerts and dispersal orders.
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Organizers and advocacy groups benefited by amplifying calls for ICE removal and gaining national attention during coordinated strike actions.
Local residents, immigrant communities and businesses suffered disruptions, safety concerns and economic losses during protests and law enforcement responses.
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