The head of the Federal Investigation Office (FBI) Kash Patel said that the FBI does not need “permission to enforce the constitution” and its responsibility lies in America and “not the political striking line”, promising law and order in Los Angeles (LA).
Patel said that La was “under the siege of marruing criminals”. “That’s why we are clear, this FBI does not need permission to enforce the constitution. My responsibility is for US people, not a political strike. La is a siege of marruing criminals and restore law and order.
The protests were partially induced by federal immigration raids that began late on Friday and swept the city. Demonstrators gathered outside the federal building in the city center, including near the detention center. In Compton and Paramount, other protests broke out, where the crowds gathered near the domestic warehouse in the middle of the news about ongoing raids.
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On the third day, clashes between law enforcement and demonstrators broke out, while Governor Trump and California Gavin Newsom have exchanged blame for who is responsible for riots and to restore order.
The deployment of the National Guard soldiers at the weekend has intensified the tension between the inhabitants and protesting against the wide deportation policies of the administration. On Sunday afternoon, Governor Newsom announced that he formally asked the White House to withdraw what he called “illegal” commitment, and returned the soldiers for state control, warned that their presence was only escalating unrest.
The Newsom Governor called on demonstrators to remain peaceful, although some resisted the plaintiffs by blocking the main road in the city center and ignitioning on several vehicles with their own drive. On Sunday evening, Newsom met the leaders of the Los Angeles right. “We’re here to keep peace – don’t play in Trump’s political games,” he said.
Trump advanced to the demonstrations of “migrant unrest” and mentioned federal agencies to take “all such steps necessary” to restore the order and continue in deportation operations.
The Los Angeles Police Department declared an illegal assembly near the Federal AK distraction device used less than fatal ammunition, including tear gas and batons. According to LAPD, individuals in the crowd threw bottles, concrete pieces and other objects, leading to multiple arrests.
The tense demonstration came after two consecutive days of protests caused by large American immigration raids throughout the region. The White House statement said Trump had ordered us Northern Command to take control of the National Guards and deploy 2,000 soldiers in the “60 days or Minister of Defense”.
(With Bloomberg inputs)
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