Federal Troop Deployment in LA Park Raises Alarms Over Militarized Immigration Enforcement

In a disturbing display of federal muscle, dozens of tactical officers alongside nearly 90 California National Guard members converged on MacArthur Park in Los Angeles, a community hub known for its large immigrant population. While officials framed the operation as necessary protection for immigration agents conducting raids, the scene resembled an armed occupation more than law enforcement activity. The expansive deployment included 17 Humvees, multiple tactical vehicles, ambulances, and soldiers outfitted in gear bearing “U.S. Border Patrol” and “HSI” insignias — a stark reminder of President Biden’s continuation of aggressive immigration policies that rely on martial presence rather than common-sense...