We break down immigration raids and related news in Southern California. Below, you'll find links and references to everything discussed in the video, allowing you to take a closer look at each topic.
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RAIDS
Thursday, January 22nd. Day 230.
- Moorpark: VcDefensa stated there were at least two people reported to be taken in the city.
- Santa Ana: In a strip mall on Standard Ave and McFadden Ave. Early in the morning, Border Patrol agents were seen in the parking lot kidnapping at least one man. One additional male was seen being questioned by an agent, but we are unsure if he was taken.
- Fullerton: At the Highland Pine Tree Apartments on 1501 S Highland Ave, around 6:44 a.m. Video footage from residents showed roughly 10 to 12 masked agents alongside Fullerton PD inside of the complex in the parking lot. There was at least one man with an FBI marking, as well as one man in full tactical gear with an HSI marking. At least two of the female agents were recognized by community watch teams as ICE agents who were recently in Santa Ana. In a statement released by the Fullerton Police Department, they stated that their communications channel received notice from a reporting party who heard multiple sirens and believed officers were in pursuit of a vehicle in the 1500 block of S. Highland Ave. The reporter also claimed a Hispanic male with a handgun was seen jumping over fences. After going on scene, Fullerton PD was flagged down by a male ICE agent who alleged that there was indeed a man with a handgun who fled from them. Fullerton PD believed this to be true and a threat, and set up a perimeter to assist ICE in search of the man. We do not know if the man was ever captured.
- Rancho Cucamonga: At the Courthouse on Foothill Blvd and Haven Ave, around 8:05 a.m. Local ICE agents were seen at the courthouse parking lot. Community watchers stated that one person was eventually kidnapped.
- Lynwood: On Beechwood Ave and Atlantic Ave, around 8:43 a.m. Border Patrol agents from Terminal Island made their way to the area and surrounding cities. They were seen kidnapping a man from the bus stop.
- South Gate: On Firestone Blvd and Atlantic Ave. In video footage, Border Patrol agents are seen on private property apprehending and taking a man away. The video was captioned with, “they just got my guy.”
- South Gate: Southern and Deeble, 11:50 a.m. Masked Border Patrol agents were seen questioning an older man. He was let go.
- Huntington Park: On 61st St and Carmelita Ave. Video footage shows Border Patrol agents apprehending an older male on private property on the front door step to a home.
- Commerce: On Washington Blvd and Eastern Ave. Video footage shows a man in the inside of a vehicle after being picked up by Border Patrol. It was stated that he was let go. During the video, a Border Patrol agent was shown recording the man’s face.
- Cudahy: On Clara St and Wilcox Ave. Community watchers observed as two Border Patrol vehicles were seen driving through the city.
- MDC: 1:30 p.m. LAPD officers showed up in a dozen squad cars and were observed running into the Federal Detention Center.
- Pacoima: 7-11 at Vineland and Saticoy, 1:00 p.m. Masked agents tackled a man to the ground before taking him.
- Bell: Behind a Dollar Tree store on Randoph St and Atlatnic Blvd, around 12:18 p.m. Border Patrol agents were seen parked in the back of the store. Three agents were videotaped on foot, we are unsure if anyone was taken, or if the location was used for processing.
- Bell: On Florence Ave and Atlantic Ave. Border Patrol agents were seen questioning a man’s status just outside of a store. He fortunately had documentation on him and had to be left alone.
- City of Bell: Bell Police responded to a call from federal agents and arrested beloved autonomous responder and community watcher LAHOODLOVE. Community members reacted quickly to come out in full support and confront Bell PD, resulting in LAHOODLOVE being released, with minor wrist injuries from the handcuffs. Later in the evening, the community showed up in large numbers to confront the city council, the Bell PD captain, and the Bell Mayor, demonstrating their anger and demanding that Bell PD stop cooperating with and assisting ICE.
- Ontario: On 1801 Excise Ave, around 9:25 a.m. Six unmarked ICE/HSI vehicles were seen parked in the area.
- Santa Maria: At the County Jail on 2301 Black Rd, around 9:40 a.m. Local ICE agents were seen at the jailhouse waiting for releases.