Protests and Violence in Los Angeles
Protests have been ongoing in Los Angeles, with a far-left communist organization, “Unión del Barrio,” playing a significant role in organizing the demonstrations. The protests have turned violent, with clashes between protesters and law enforcement. In response, President Trump has deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to the city to quell the unrest.
Protests in Los Angeles: Unión del Barrio and the National Guard
The protests in Los Angeles have been organized in part by a far-left communist organization called “Unión del Barrio”, which has a strong online presence and has issued calls to action on social media. The group’s manifesto contains explicit Marxist and communist rhetoric.
Key Points:
- Unión del Barrio has been instrumental in organizing the protests on social media.
- Printed materials and signs at the protests appear to have originated from the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL), a communist group with no transparency and no registered nonprofit status.
- President Trump has deployed 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to quell the protests, calling it a “form of rebellion”.
- This is the first time a U.S. president has deployed the National Guard in Los Angeles since the 1992 riots.
- The National Guard has arrived in downtown Los Angeles, and images have emerged of troops on the ground ahead of an expected demonstration near City Hall.
Key Developments:
- The National Guard has been deployed to Los Angeles for the first time since the 1992 riots.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom opposes the deployment, stating it will escalate tensions.
- President Trump has announced that masks will no longer be allowed at protests.
- U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has warned that if violence continues, the U.S. Marines could be mobilized.
- There are reports of heavy deportation activity planned for the Los Angeles area for at least 30 days.
- The violence has already started to spread to other cities, including New York City.
Protests in Los Angeles Turn Violent
Large-scale protests have been happening in different parts of Los Angeles County, including the Westlake District, downtown Los Angeles, and Paramount. Unfortunately, these protests have turned violent on several occasions.
What’s Happening:
- Protesters are clashing with law enforcement officers, who are trying to keep the peace.
- Some protesters are using accelerants (special liquids that help fires spread quickly) to set fires, which can get out of control easily.
- A crowd of protesters surrounded a U.S. Marshals Service bus, which could have been a very dangerous situation.
- Protesters hurled an explosive device into an ICE detention facility in downtown Los Angeles.
- Law enforcement used tear gas, pepper spray, and flash-bang concussion rounds to try to disperse the crowd.
- Protesters were throwing large chunks of broken concrete at officers, slashing tires, and defacing buildings.
Important Terms:
- Accelerants: Special liquids that help fires spread quickly.
- U.S. Marshals Service: A federal law enforcement agency that handles a variety of tasks, including transporting prisoners.
- ICE detention facility: A place where people who are being held for immigration-related issues are kept.
- Tear gas: A type of gas that law enforcement uses to disperse crowds. It can cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory system.
- Flash-bang concussion rounds: A type of device that makes a loud noise and can cause a shockwave, used to disperse crowds.
- Unlawful assembly: When a group of people gather in a way that is not allowed by law, often because they are causing a disturbance or threatening public safety.
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