California leaders condemn Ice raids in LA: ‘We will not stand for this’
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City mayor Karen Bass joins governor Gavin Newsom and others in denouncing arrests of at least 45 people

Gabrielle Canon
Fri 6 Jun 2025 22.19 EDT

The Department of Homeland Security conducted raids on multiple locations across Los Angeles on Friday, clashing with the crowds of people who gathered to protest.

Masked agents were recorded pulling several people out of two LA-area Home Depot stores and the clothing manufacturer Ambient Apparel’s headquarters in LA’s Fashion District. Immigration advocates said the raids also included four other locations, including a doughnut shop.

  • pelespirit@sh.itjust.works
    12·
    1 day ago

    Earlier in the day, armed agents clad in heavy protective and tactical gear, including some who wore gas masks, could be seen on video and through aerial footage pushing individuals and trying to corral large groups that congregated to challenge the raids.

    Smoke grenades were reportedly thrown near the crowds and pepper spray was used as the federal officers attempted to clear the area. As the demonstrations continued into the evening, videos showed officers firing less-lethal weapons toward protestors.

    What are less-lethal weapons?

        • NaibofTabr@infosec.pubEnglish
          18·
          1 day ago

          In the past things like rubber bullets and tasers were termed “non-lethal” weapons, but of course people still die from those. The change in terminology is intended to reflect reality.

    • jontree255@lemmy.worldEnglish
      8·
      1 day ago

      “Less than lethal” just means isn’t designed to kill you like a bullet is but most less than lethal stuff fired out of a gun will permanently fuck you up. Someone lost an eye during the George Floyd protests from a less than lethal round. Getting hit by rubber bullets or a bean bag round at close range will easily break bones.