Armed agents in tactical gear threw flash-bang grenades to disperse a crowd in Los Angeles’s Fashion District. Later, agents fired less-than-lethal ammunition at protesters outside a detention center.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/31339435

By Orlando Mayorquín and Jesus Jiménez
Reporting from Los Angeles
Published June 6, 2025 Updated June 7, 2025, 11:10 a.m. ET

"The raid at the clothing wholesaler began about 9:15 a.m. in the Fashion District, less than two miles from Los Angeles City Hall.

It was an extraordinary show of force. Dozens of federal agents wearing helmets and green camouflage arrived in two hulking armored trucks and other unmarked vehicles, and were soon approached by a crowd of immigrant activists and supporters. Some agents carried riot shields and others held rifles, as well as shotguns that appeared to be loaded with less-than-lethal ammunition."

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  • goferking (he/him)@lemmy.sdf.org
    2·
    5 hours ago

    Then spread how to prepare for when the police gets violent towards protesters instead of just saying the national guard should know to stand down

      • goferking (he/him)@lemmy.sdf.org
        11·
        4 hours ago

        Ah yes people pointing out how the police are the violent ones using overwhelming force is promoting violent resistance.

        There should always be discussions on how to prepare because the police/those in power never hesitate to use it, as evident by ice starting this with running someone over

        • disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world
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          3 hours ago

          “They started it” may work in third grade, but not here. Don’t let their violent behavior provoke you. Instead, record and document it, gain a safer position, and continue to protest.