Memo Torres breaks down ICE-related news in Southern California today. Below, you'll find links and references to everything discussed in the video, allowing you to take a closer look at each topic.
It’s day 104.
ICE RAIDS
- Santa Ana, Bristol Car Wash: Unmarked vehicles were spotted near the car wash again, but community rapid responders were able to protect car wash workers.
- Anaheim, Crescent & N Loara St, Anaheim Plaza parking lot: At least half a dozen federal immigration agents were staging across from Westmont Elementary School, while classes were in session. Schools in the surrounding areas went on lockdown in response to the presence of federal immigration agents. Anaheim community member Steve Ace got out of his vehicle to document and confirm which agency they were with. Footage taken by him shows an agent standing in front of several folders and bags. “This is evidence, man,” says the agent.
- Los Angeles, Mercado La Paloma: Federal Agents parked and chilled in the parking lot before trying to enter the mercado, but were not allowed in by security guards who were trained not to let them in. Witness believes they may have just tried to eat, but they don’t trust them and their deceitful tactics.
- North Hollywood, Vanowen St. & Bakman Ave: Federal immigration agents speak to a woman outside an apartment. One person confirmed taken.
- Orange, 2747 Chapman Ave, Town and Country car wash: Two people taken.
- Oxnard, W Guava & S E St: One person was brutally taken from their vehicle after agents broke the truck window.
- Santa Barbara, Modoc Rd & Veronica Springs Rd: Two people riding their bikes were taken by federal immigration agents, who left their bikes abandoned on the sidewalk.
- West Covina, Workman Ave & North Vincent Ave: One person taken from an apartment building. The person detained was shirtless and without shoes.
- Jururpa Valley, Homestead: sighted in the neighborhood.
- Jurupa Valley, Hadley Dr: Two gardeners were confirmed taken from their gardening truck.
- Lake Forest, Toro & Rockfield, Home Depot: Four people were taken by ICE, according to rapid responders on the ground.
- Santa Maria, Fesler & Western: One person taken.
- San Luis Obispo, Courthouse: Two unmarked vehicles.
- Pasadena, Sunset Ave: Video footage shows four federal immigration agents detaining Angel Ruben Padro Gonzalez. His family does not know his whereabouts and is requesting video footage, images, and information from the public.
- Rancho Cucamonga Courthouse: ICE spotted outside the courthouse attempting to get individuals. They took one person.
- San Jacinto, Sanderson & Kirby by Oriole Rd: Almost a dozen vehicles were seen in a residential neighborhood. We haven’t had time to get context, but it definitely looks like ICE vehicles.
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