All of L.A. is not a ‘war zone.’ We separate facts from spin and disinformation amid immigration raids
CALIFORNIA Los Angeles Police officers push anti-ICE protesters down Los Angeles Street, away from the Federal Building, on Monday. (Carlin Stiehl / Los Angeles Times) By Karen Garcia , Howard Blume , Nathan Solis , James Queally , Julia Wick and Brittny Mejia Published June 10, 2025 Updated June 14, 2025 12:05 PM PT U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted a series of immigration sweeps starting Friday afternoon and into the weekend that sparked an outpouring of protests in the heart of Los Angeles and caused a flurry of disinformation online. Over the last several days, rumors of extreme scenarios have seeped into the public discourse about ICE raids at school graduations, local Home Depots and at hotels where agents are staying. Here’s what we know about the rumors around ICE actions in Los Angeles and the protests against them in the area. Were multiple U.S. citizens arrested on suspicion of assaulting Bor...