Public backlash against anti-immigrant federal operations is growing in the US state of California. Protests held in the city of Los Angeles saw clashes with security forces, particularly in immigrant neighborhoods. Demonstrators blocked roads while chanting slogans against deportation practices and harsh arrests.
Following the escalation of the protests, former President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to the region. The decision drew significant backlash, especially in states dominated by Democratic administrations.
California Governor Gavin Newsom stated that the federal intervention was "unnecessary and provocative," while human rights advocates described the move as an "attempt to exert pressure on civilians."
Meanwhile, immigrant families at the center of the protests argued that the practices directed at them were discriminatory and inhumane. Civil society organizations in the region called for an end to the detentions and for the protection of immigrant rights.
News Source: 12punto
