An hours-long standoff between protesters and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement brokers erupted Saturday morning at a Residence Depot in Paramount, as federal officers warned of additional immigration raids to return in Los Angeles.
The confrontation close to a Residence Depot at 6400 Alondra Blvd. escalated right into a fiery and tumultuous conflict. No less than one particular person was injured, ABC-7 reported.
Chants of “Fuera ICE” — ICE, get out — may very well be heard as flash-bang grenades lit up the scene; it was unclear who deployed the weapons. A Instances reporter watched one protester collect a bag of trash and lightweight it on fireplace in the course of Alondra Boulevard, half a block away from the place immigration brokers have been gathered.
The scene adopted raids throughout Los Angeles on Friday that led to the arrests of 44 folks on suspicion of immigration violations, and one other on suspicion of obstructing justice.
“Federal law enforcement operations are proceeding as planned this weekend in Los Angeles County,” U.S. Atty. Invoice Essayli stated on X because the standoff unfolded. “I urge the public to refrain from interfering with these lawful actions. Anyone who obstructs federal agents will face arrest and prosecution.”
In Paramount, a metropolis that’s 82% Latino, protesters gathered alongside Alondra Boulevard after stories that immigration officers have been focusing on folks at a Residence Depot, the place day laborers generally collect seeking work.
A gaggle of protesters stationed themselves close to the Alondra exit of the 710 Freeway, as a second gathered on the Residence Depot.
“ICE has brought their terror tactics and masked agents to #Paramount this morning — in my district,” wrote U.S. Rep Nanette D. Barragán, whose district consists of Paramount, in a put up on X. “This is unacceptable. We will demand answers and accountability. For those out there — please stay safe, protest peacefully, and KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.”
By Saturday afternoon, vibrant orange procuring carts from Residence Depot and a blue recycling bin have been scattered throughout the boulevard. The air was acrid with smoke.
Helicopter footage from the scene confirmed legislation enforcement automobiles blocking entry as they closed the street. Border Patrol brokers stood lined up.
As a white bus with U.S. Marshals Service markings approached the scene, protesters stood in entrance of the car in an try to cease it.
Protesters burned an American flag, and others started lining the boulevard with giant cement bricks.
Federal officers struck an ominous tone.
“Multiple arrests have already been made for obstructing our operations,” FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino stated on X. “More are coming. We are pouring through the videos for more perpetrators. You bring chaos, and we’ll bring handcuffs.”
