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This New Book on the Rise of Asian America Is Much More Than Just a Bruce Lee Biography
Bruce Lee shifted the U.S. zeitgeist, and author Jeff Chang maps out "how Kung Fu became American" in his newest book.
DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol Snatches Multiple People in Salvadoran Corridor Raid, Including a U.S. Citizen
Border Patrol crews raided the Salvadoran corridor, starting down by the 10 freeway and working their way up to the Westlake Home Depot, where Bovino did his infamous Trojan horse stunt with the yellow Penske truck that went viral over the summer. On Monday, Mayor Bass told folks in a town hall that the raids aren’t as bad in L.A. anymore, but the daily reports say otherwise. Today, there were 16 incidents in L.A. alone.
DAILY MEMO: Feds Rip Through Election Day, Taking At Least 25, Including, Elderly, A Toddler, and Her U.S. Citizen Father
On election day, Feds made sure to have a ridiculous presence, ripping through at least 10 neighbourhoods and taking at least 25 people, including elderly, and arresting a U.S. citizen before driving off with his toddler in the back seat. They also brutalised a day labor center coordinator who is also a U.S. citizen, breaking his wrist, and dropping him off down the street before taking himself to the ER.
UPDATE: Toddler Detained In Chaotic Border Patrol Raid At Home Depot In Cypress Park This Morning
After an agent hit the child in the face with a ball, the youth was driven away from the scene by Border Patrol. The mother and child were reunited in the afternoon.
Federal Immigration Agents Spotted In Dodgers Parking Lot, Day After Championship Parade
A firefighter told L.A. TACO that they got a call saying that “some unwelcome people” had driven onto a parking lot that the fire department rented from the Dodgers for a seminar that they’re hosting today.
DAILY MEMO: As L.A. Celebrates World Series Win, Feds Target Our Street Vendors
ICE raids do not stop for World Series wins, at least not while the Dodger's main owner, Mark Walter, has money to be made in ICE detention centers and civilian surveillance technologies for the DHS. While all eyes were on game 7 and the following parade, there were at least 25 raids in the span of 3 days with an increased attention on street vendors including those on Vermont's treasured Salvadoran corridor.
World Series Celebrations In Downtown L.A. End With Fire, Graffiti, and LAPD Aggression
Sideshows, fireworks, “Fuck Drake” chants, and jubilant madness ensued. LAPD eventually appeared and fired less-lethals at the fans, striking several individuals.
DAILY MEMO: ICE Shoots 24-Year-Old Man Attempting To Help A Targeted Family In Ontario
ICE claimed its agents felt threatened and decided to shoot “defensive shots” at his vehicle. The victim drove down to his brother’s home and was taken to the hospital while being followed by Department of Homeland Security agents.
DAILY MEMO: Agents Ziptie Minor and Tear Gas Oxnard Residents While Searching for ‘Anti-Ice’ Protester From Camarillo Raid
Early in the morning, between 4:00 and 5:00 a.m. Agents descended upon a small community in Oxnard in full tactical force, blocked off the street, were seen tying a minor’s hands with zip ties, and remained in the area up until 9:00 a.m. Agents were seen pepper-spraying protestors, throwing tear gas, and hitting them with batons. One community member protesting today was arrested.
I’m the Daughter of Taqueros—These Are the Lessons They Taught Me
I’ll always jump at the opportunity to share that my parents are taqueros. It contextualizes so many crazy anecdotes and justifies my high standards for tacos. Some stories just need to be preceded with “Ok, so my parents sell tacos and … "
