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Councilmembers and residents raise alarm over ICE raids in South Los Angeles
Summary
Councilmember Jurado and several public commenters described recent ICE enforcement in South Los Angeles that they said has left workers and small-business vendors fearful; commenters demanded city support and, in one instance, called for an audit of mayoral homelessness funds (figures presented in public comment were given as claims and not verified).
Councilmember Jurado and several public commenters used the Jan. 1 City Council meeting to raise concerns about recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in South Los Angeles, saying the activity has left immigrant workers and local vendors afraid to go to work.
"Estas redas han dejado a la gente muy tocadas y con miedo de ir a trabajar y caminar por las calles," Councilmember Jurado said, describing impacts on vendors and workers who depend on daily income.…
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