Los Angeles, protests and immigration raids
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Voices at the demonstrations are often a mix that includes calls for more explicit support for racial justice, Palestinian freedom and socialist politics.
Protests that sprang up in Los Angeles over immigration enforcement raids have spread across the country. The Trump administration said it would continue the raids and deportations despite the protests.
The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday ordered federal prosecutors to prioritize criminal prosecution of protesters who destroy property or assault law enforcement, and to make sure every case they bring gets publicized,
The ongoing protests in Los Angeles began with small demonstrations against immigration raids in the nation's second largest city.
Customs and Border Patrol confirmed it is providing "aerial support" to law enforcement efforts during the protests.
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Three Democratic governors are defending their responses to the migrant crisis and dispute claims of failing to cooperate with federal authorities, according to remarks prepared for a congressional panel.
Videos and photographs of Wednesday raids across the country show people clashing with, running from, and being arrested by immigration agents.
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Trump is begging for a fight on this. He knows what he’s doing so far is working with the American electorate," one data analyst noted