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You may have seen the movie Battle: Los Angeles, which portrays a war between the American military and extraterrestrial invaders trying to take over the city. However, what is currently happening in Los Angeles is very different it is not a battle against aliens. Since Friday night, a wave of demonstrations and clashes has erupted in the city following a large-scale operation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In this operation, over 100 people were arrested for alleged immigration violations, sparking public outrage.
Tensions escalated further after US President Donald Trump decided to deploy approximately 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles without a request from California Governor Gavin Newsom. The unrest began with ICE raids and quickly escalated into protests and arrests. The demonstrations intensified after ICE agents conducted raids at several locations across Los Angeles, including a warehouse in the Fashion District and stores such as Home Depot and Dale’s Donuts.
According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), at least 118 people were arrested during the operation, including five individuals suspected of ties to criminal organizations. In response to the rising tensions on the streets, President Trump signed a memorandum on Saturday night authorizing the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles under “Title 10”authority.
Los Angeles is on fire literally and figuratively. What began as federal immigration raids quickly escalated into full-blown street clashes involving hundreds of protesters, officers, and National Guard troops. But this isn't just about a riot. It's about something deeper a clash of values, identities, and the very meaning of democracy..
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When federal agents carried out aggressive immigration raids in LA, Compton, and Paramount, the message was clear: “We’re in control.” But the community pushed back. Hundreds poured into the streets, shouting not just for immigrants' rights but for human rights. The response? Tear gas. Rubber bullets. Soldiers on patrol. .
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Some say the protests turned violent. Others say the crackdown was violence from the start. Either way, this is not normal. .
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The Federal Power Move.Deploying National Guard troops without the state’s consent was like pouring gasoline on an already burning fire. President Trump defended it as restoring law and order. But California’s Governor and LA’s Mayor called it unconstitutional. And they’re right to be worried. This isn’t just about border control. It’s about where federal power ends and where state rights begin. .
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When the Press Gets Shot. Even journalists weren’t safe. A news reporter got hit by a rubber bullet while going live on air. That’s not just a stray incident it’s a chilling warning. If the press can’t report freely, who holds power accountable? .
Regarding Indonesia, while the context and specifics are different, Indonesia has experienced moments of social and political unrest that carry some similarities".
Who Pays the Price? .
It’s not the politicians in suits. It’s the people on the ground immigrants fearful of deportation, families caught in curfews, students missing school, and small businesses watching their windows shatter. Violence solves nothing. But silence fixes even less. .
My Take. Los Angeles is screaming. Are we listening? .
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This isn’t about being pro-immigration or anti-immigration. It’s about how we deal with disagreement in a democratic society. Are we willing to talk, vote, debate or do we jump straight to flash grenades and riot shields? .Let LA be a warning but also a wake-up call. Because if freedom, dialogue, and dignity can collapse in one city, they can collapse anywhere. .
What’s your take on what’s happening in LA? Drop your thoughts in the comments and share this post if you believe in peaceful change
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