Maxine Waters Denied Entry, Criticizes Militarization of LA

Rep. Maxine Waters was denied entry to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles on June 8, 2025, while attempting to visit David Huerta, the president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) California. Huerta had been arrested earlier by federal agents for allegedly obstructing their access to a worksite. Waters expressed outrage at the situation and criticized the heavy military presence downtown. "I don't know why we have guns," Waters stated in an interview. "What are those guns for? Are they to shoot protesters?" This incident highlights rising tensions and concerns about the use of force against protesters. The incident underscores the ongoing debate about the role of law enforcement and the militarization of police forces in the United States.