Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Noem: Increased LA Immigration Enforcement and Protester Arrests
The government is keeping a strong presence in Los Angeles to enforce immigration laws.
The Secretary of Homeland Security said that they will arrest and prosecute protesters who get violent.
She also said that many people are in the city without legal permission and accused some groups of funding the protests.
The Secretary criticized the city and state leadership and said that the IRS is there to track violent protesters and where they are getting their money from.
DHS Secretary Noem vowed to continue and increase federal presence in Los Angeles.
Noem warned protesters of arrest and prosecution for violence.
Noem alleged that 'masked thugs' are assaulting police and damaging property.
Noem claimed that millions are in Los Angeles 'illegally' and ICE has thousands of targets.
Noem stated the IRS would track funding of violent protesters.
- Who
- Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, protesters, police, ICE.
- What
- Continued federal immigration enforcement with warnings about protesters.
- When
- Ongoing, reported on Thursday, June 12th
- Where
- Los Angeles, California
- Why
- To continue and expand federal immigration enforcement; in response to protests.
Protesters
Trump Administration
Funding of Protests
Protesters
Oppose the government's policies.
Trump Administration
Support Noem's and Trump's claims about protestors
- Key Figure
- Kristi Noem
- Main Issue
- Immigration Enforcement
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Protestor Behavior
- Assaulting police, damaging property, and using foreign flags
- Noem Stance
- Continue enforcement; Prosecute violent protesters
Sources
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