California Leaders Condemn "Outrageous" Immigration Sweep in Los Angeles Park

Los Angeles, CA – Heavily armed immigration agents conducted a sweep through MacArthur Park on Monday, an action that drew immediate and strong condemnation from California's top political leaders. The operation saw dozens of agents, some mounted on horseback and others in armored vehicles, descend on the heart of Los Angeles' immigrant community. Mayor Karen Bass voiced her outrage, stating, "Frankly, it is outrageous and un-American that we have federal armed vehicles in our parks when nothing is going on in the parks." She further criticized the deployment of U.S. Marines, trained for overseas combat, within an American city. "There is no plan other than fear, chaos, and politics," Bass asserted, highlighting that those present in the park were primarily children. Governor Gavin Newsom echoed the Mayor's sentiments, calling the incident "a disgrace" and "theater." He expressed concern that National Guard members, who protect people, are now being used as "political pawns." Newsom suggested the timing of the operation was orchestrated around political announcements, reflecting a "polluted heart" from the federal administration. The incident has sparked widespread debate regarding the nature of immigration enforcement and the appropriate use of federal military-style resources in civilian areas. No information on arrests during the sweep was immediately available from Department of Homeland Security officials.

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