Los Angeles erupted in protests for a second consecutive day on Monday as demonstrators rallied against former President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, demanding an end to aggressive enforcement measures.
Hundreds took to the streets, waving Mexican and El Salvadoran flags, holding banners that read, “Immigration Built This Nation,” “No I.C.E.,” and “Abolish I.C.E.” Veterans among the protesters carried signs declaring, “I did not serve this country for you to belittle my people.”
Since his first day in office, Trump pursued sweeping immigration crackdowns, including executive orders to end birthright citizenship and expand deportation efforts. Under his administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) escalated daily raids, creating widespread fear among immigrant communities. Reports indicate that authorities have increasingly targeted individuals in routine settings, further heightening anxiety across the country.
Adding to the tension, the recently passed Laken Riley Act grants law enforcement the power to detain undocumented immigrants suspected of committing crimes. Meanwhile, Trump’s directive to prepare a Guantanamo Bay facility to house up to 30,000 migrants has sparked further outrage among activists and human rights organizations.
Protesters in Los Angeles vow to continue their demonstrations, calling for comprehensive immigration reform and an end to what they describe as “a war on immigrant communities.”
