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Around Los Angeles, ICE Raids Are Casting a Shadow on July 4th Plans

Some communities in the Los Angeles region canceled events over fears of immigration raids, as Latinos grapple with how, and whether, to celebrate Independence Day.

© Alisha Jucevic for The New York Times

Bell Gardens, Calif., canceled its Independence Day party, a tradition for much of the past 30 years.

Trump’s Immigration Crackdown in L.A. Upends Everyday Life for Latinos

Anxiety over federal immigration detentions has gripped thousands of residents in the area and led many to limit the time they spend in public.

Many Latinos are limiting the time they spend in public because they fear federal immigration agents will detain them.

Dodgers Pledge Aid to L.A. Families Affected by Trump Crackdown

Pressed by Angelenos, including a large Latino fan base, the Dodgers promised support but stopped short of denouncing ICE raids that have outraged much of the metropolis.

© Philip Cheung for The New York Times

Demonstrators at Dodger Stadium on Thursday protested raids on immigrants in the Los Angeles area.

In ‘Tehrangeles,’ Iranian Americans Anxiously Watch War Unfold From Afar

The Los Angeles area is home to the biggest diaspora of Iranians. The growing war between Iran and Israel has rattled this tight-knit community.

© Kendrick Brinson for The New York Times

Westwood, a neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles, is home to the largest Iranian community outside of Iran.

In ‘Tehrangeles,’ Iranian Americans Anxiously Watch War Unfold From Afar

The Los Angeles area is home to the biggest diaspora of Iranians. The growing war between Iran and Israel has rattled this tight-knit community.

© Kendrick Brinson for The New York Times

Westwood, a neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles, is home to the largest Iranian community outside of Iran.

Mayor Karen Bass Lifts Curfew in Downtown L.A.

Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles ended a curfew that began last Tuesday when federal agents, local police officers and protesters clashed on the streets.

© Mark Abramson for The New York Times

Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles said the seven-day curfew had been a success, and had helped protect stores, restaurants and residents.
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