Nearly three-fourths of the students in L.A. public schools are Latino. Some families, and a few graduates, stayed away from graduation ceremonies out of fear of federal raids.
Members of the Class of 2025 at John Marshall High School preparing for their commencement ceremony on Friday in Los Angeles.
Many Mexican Americans remember that California became part of the United States after a 19th century war that cost Mexico more than half its territory.
On Friday, President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico broadly criticized images of disturbances on U.S. streets that featured the Mexican flag as a “provocation.”
Images of Los Angeles protesters waving Mexican flags have gone viral in conservative circles this week. Many protesters say they are aware of the political reaction but won’t put their flags away.
Images of Los Angeles protesters waving Mexican flags have gone viral in conservative circles this week. Many protesters say they are aware of the political reaction but won’t put their flags away.
Some of those demonstrating in Los Angeles on Sunday said they were first- or second-generation immigrants concerned about how recent raids could affect their communities.
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