Archive · 11 Jun 2025
ICE Raids in LA Lead to Arrests, Protests and Political Debate
ICE agents arrested several illegal immigrants in Los Angeles, some with serious criminal records.
One of those arrested, Cuong Chanh Phan, was convicted in a deadly 1994 shooting at a high school graduation party.
Other arrests included individuals with convictions for sexual assault, gang activity, and assault.
Protests erupted in response to the detentions, leading to chaos.
ICE sources stated that they were arresting criminals, sex offenders, and gang members.
News of the arrests and the details of the criminal past of those arrested sparked controversy and were met with differing views.
ICE conducted a targeted operation in Los Angeles, arresting multiple illegal immigrants.
Cuong Chanh Phan, convicted in a 1994 shooting, was among those arrested.
Others arrested had prior convictions for crimes including sexual assault and gang activity.
Protests took place in response to the arrests and detention.
President Trump ordered the National Guard to intervene in the protests.
- Who
- ICE agents, including Cuong Chanh Phan and Rolando Veneracion-Enriquez, as well as protestors.
- What
- ICE arrested illegal immigrants, including those with criminal convictions.
- When
- Weekend of the arrests; the 1994 shooting.
- Where
- Los Angeles, CA and Pomona, CA
- Why
- ICE targeted operation; the arrests were protested.
Protestors and Officials
ICE and Supporters
Priorities
Protestors and Officials
Protecting criminal illegal aliens at the expense of US citizens.
ICE and Supporters
Arresting criminals is the priority to ensure safety
- Primary Event
- ICE arrests in LA
- Key Arrest
- Cuong Chanh Phan
- Phan's Crime
- Convicted of second-degree murder in a 1994 shooting
- Other Arrests
- Rolando Veneracion-Enriquez for assault and rape
- Protests
- Occurred across LA
- Involved Agencies
- ICE, National Guard