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How L.A. Raids Ignited a New Fight Over Immigration

Los Angeles is home to the country’s largest population of undocumented immigrants. So when President Trump’s immigration raids arrived, many expected trouble.

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A large crowd gathered in front of a line of National Guard troops at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles on Sunday.

A Tricky Balance for L.A. Law Enforcement During Immigration Protests

Local agencies have tried to make clear that they are not involved in civil immigration enforcement, but that when protests turn violent, they will intervene.

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The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the city’s Police Department must balance the needs of federal law enforcement agencies and those of the residents they serve.
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