Mexico’s President Looking Into Suing ICE After Farmworker’s Death in Camarillo Raid
Claudia Sheinbaum stated yesterday during to the nation that her administration is exploring a lawsuit, with Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs providing legal and diplomatic support to Garcia’s family. Jaime Alanis Garcia was originally from Huajúmbaro, Michoacán, where he leaves behind a wife and daughter.
Unbroken Spirit: How a Detained Street Vendor Is Now Aiding Detainees From ICE Facility
This Sunday will mark one month since the beloved street vendor was detained and separated from her family. Although she is currently fighting for her release and proper medical care, she has taken it upon herself to help those who are incarcerated alongside her.
Can A Temporary Restraining Order End The ICE Raids In L.A.? Up North It Worked, ACLU Says
The ACLU SoCal reported that, so far, Border Patrol has been complying with a preliminary injunction in Kern County. “The federal government reported Border Patrol has not made a single detentive stop or warrantless arrest during the reporting period of April 29 to June 21,” the ACLU SoCal said in a post on Instagram.
Split Heads and Damaged Breasts: One Woman’s Experiences At An L.A. Protest
Marty had protested in Portland and Northern France, but never saw anything like the police's violent response to anti-ICE protests in Downtown Los Angeles.
DAILY MEMO: A 24/7 Protest Continues at The Downtown Federal Building and More
As ICE continues targeting people in their vehicles from San Diego to Santa Barbara, they reached about 3,000 arrests made across California today, the 40th day of the ICE siege of L.A.
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Crucial Tips On Safely Observing and Documenting ICE Activity
It’s essential to remember that not all agents or agencies adhere to established legal procedures. Always act legally yourself and don’t assume anyone is ICE or another type of FED unless you’re 100% certain.
DAILY MEMO: ICE Continues Arresting Mothers and More
Following the approved restraining order granted on Friday to stop DHS from conducting indiscriminate stops based on racial profiling, the weekend saw the first break in ICE activity in the southland since they started on June 6th. ICE and Border Patrol agents went back out to the streets today, Monday, since the federal restraining order was granted, and it appears that in most abductions today, agents claim to have warrants.
Thousands of Transgender Youths Are Losing Essential Healthcare in Los Angeles
LGBTQ+ rights groups are protesting what they call Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ “cowardly and cruel” move to end care for transgender youth.
‘Can I Talk to You?’ How to Spot and Survive ICE’s ‘Consensual Encounters’ in L.A.
Technically, this tactic for pursuing immigration detentions is still fair game after a federal judge blocked ICE’s race-based stops last week.
Summer In L.A. Is Canceled, Kids. Blame ICE.
A new generation of children in the county are suffering what their immigrant parents feared most.
Trump’s Immigration Policy Falls in Line with Racist U.S. History Towards Immigrants
Xenophobia is as American as the World Series, Trump, Immigration, and White Supremacy.
‘Cover Them Up Like James Brown’: What Can Mayor Bass – and the Rest of Us – Do About the ICE Raids?
How do we fight power while feeling powerless? One day at a time!
News
DAILY MEMO: Women and Children in Handcuffs at the Downtown Federal Building and More
The Southland was relatively calm today, the federal court approved restraining orders against the DHS, and a border patrol agent is arrested.
Everything We Know About the Possible California Farm Workers Strike
L.A. TACO reached out to farm worker organizations, including UFW, and asked about their participation.
Undocumented Californians Barred From Accessing Federally Funded Health and Social Service Programs By HHS
L.A. County health agencies said that the announced changes will have a “massive impact” on programs run by their departments and that restricting access will worsen health outcomes and “deepen systemic inequities.”
Border Patrol Agent Who Arrested U.S. Citizen In Pico Rivera Charged With Drunkenly Assaulting L.B. Cop
“No one is above the law, regardless of their position or badge. Law enforcement officers have a responsibility to always conduct themselves with integrity and professionalism. Our office will pursue prosecution accordingly to ensure justice is served.”
Guides
The 10 Best Meat Markets and Carnicerías in Los Angeles
If you do participate in any grilling this 4th of July weekend, shop local, and we'll leave you with some wise words from L.A. TACO OG Erick Galindo, who said: "Carne asada isn’t just food. It’s a ritual. It’s resistance."
Weekend Eats: Chicago-Style Hot Dogs and Wild Pita Sandwiches For CHIRLA
Plus liquid waffles from an acclaimed chef, Himalayan dumplings covered in Cheetos dust, and a Japanese cafe by day that becomes a Japanese speakeasy at night.
The 11 Best Places to Drink Ultra-Refreshing Tejuino In L.A.
A fermented, fizzy, corn masa beverage traditionally from Western Mexico and recognized for indigenous origins, tejuino packs a punch and delivers refreshing complexity with every sip. Here are L.A.'s best.
The 11 Best Tacos In And Around West Hollywood
From late-night legit taco stands to a luxe Mexican restaurant serving the original sweet potato tacos that started it all, here are the best tacos in and around West Hollywood.
Neighborhoods
U.S. Attorney’s Office Quietly Drops Case Against American Citizen Arrested In Montebello
When the agent questioned U.S.-born Javier Ramirez about his citizenship, the feds claimed that Ramirez refused to talk to them, despite video footage showing that Ramirez repeatedly told agents he had his passport on him.
Weekend Eats: Filipino Tacos On 50/50 Corn-Flour Tortillas
Plus churros for CHIRLA, cumbia and vinos for Órale in Long Beach, ostrich eggs for breakfast, spanakopita quesadillas on a Venice rooftop, and new spots for tortas ahogadas and malbec-poached pears.
A Fire Gutted Uncle Henry’s Deli, a 66-Year Sandwich and Craft Beer Sanctuary In Downey
It was the kind of spot where the bartender knows your name and where beer nerds first got to taste rare craft brews during its peak.
San Fernando-Based Taco Chain Founder Faces Backlash for Wearing MAGA Hat
Multiple other allegations have been levied against the owner of an L.A. taco chain across the internet since the video's publication, with calls to boycott the establishment, as well as requesting he not be welcomed to BMO Stadium as a LAFC supporter.
