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While tensions escalate as protests against ICE continue to grip major cities, "No Kings" demonstrations are underway across the U.S.
By late morning it was clear, June 6 was no ordinary Friday in LA. Federal agents arrested people in and around downtown Los Angeles. Some day laborers near a Home Depot in Westlake, others working in the Fashion District at Ambience apparel.
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With migrant communities already living in fear amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, ICE raids in downtown Los Angeles sparked days of protests.
Snopes has fact-checked many claims that have spread related to the protests, such as whether videos show a man committing several acts of violence, whether the California Democratic Party bought pallets of bricks for LA protesters ( originated as satire ), and whether a Craigslist ad proved the protests were orchestrated.
Despite the curfew, people are still coming to downtown LA for protests against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Many more are expected for today’s “No Kings” event.
Protests have continued in the Los Angeles area since Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted mass arrests in the area Friday.
California Governor Gavin Newsom blasts the federal government's response to anti-immigration raid protests as "purposefully inflammatory".
President Trump called in the National Guard on Saturday after isolated clashes between federal law enforcement and people protesting immigration raids.