The US president called out the national guard and put marines on standby after protests against immigration raids began. Two Angelenos explain why the city won’t back down. Andrew Gumble reports
More than a third of the people in LA county are immigrants, and they have shaped the culture of the city. So when sweeping immigration raids began, targeting their workplaces and neighbourhoods, protests began. Donald Trump announced he was calling in the national guard despite not having the agreement of LA’s governor – an almost unprecedented move. Then he put marines on standby.
Still, the demonstrations did not stop. One woman, who is a legal resident but grew up as an undocumented migrant in LA, explains how terrifying the week has been for her community. And why, despite facing teargas, she still wants to protest.
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