As chaos erupted among some protests against the multiple ICE raids in Los Angeles areas over the weekend, federal officers have begun enacting more extreme law enforcement strategies – including adding one demonstrator to the FBI’s Most Wanted list.
The unidentified demonstrator was taking part in the protests that followed a raid in Paramount on Saturday morning, officials say.
At around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office, the suspect threw rocks at law enforcement on Alondra Boulevard, “injuring a federal officer and damaging government vehicles.” The extent of the injuries and damage was not revealed.
“The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of this unknown suspect,” stated the official release.
The release added that the suspect should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324). To remain anonymous, submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.
In response to escalated protests that turned destructive over the weekend, the White House announced Saturday that President Trump officially deployed 2,000 National Guard troops “to address the lawlessness that has been allowed to fester.”
Governor Gavin Newsom called the move “purposefully inflammatory,” saying it would “only escalate tensions.”
U.S. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth chimed in on the ongoing conversation on X as well, threatening to mobilize active duty Marines at Camp Pendleton “if violence continues.”
In response to the federal government deploying the National Guard, Newsom’s office released a joint statement on Sunday with quotes from senators, congressmembers and other statewide and local officials, titled, “California stands united against chaotic and inflammatory federal takeover of California National Guard Unit.”
President Trump again took to his social media platform, Truth Social, on Sunday afternoon with the following response to the unrest in Los Angeles:
“A once great American City, Los Angeles, has been invaded and occupied by Illegal Aliens and Criminals. Now violent, insurrectionist mobs are swarming and attacking our Federal Agents to try and stop our deportation operations — But these lawless riots only strengthen our resolve. I am directing Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Attorney General Pam Bondi, in coordination with all other relevant Departments and Agencies, to take all such action necessary to liberate Los Angeles from the Migrant Invasion, and put an end to these Migrant riots. Order will be restored, the Illegals will be expelled, and Los Angeles will be set free. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
Former Vice President Kamala Harris issued a release late Sunday afternoon, reading in part, “Los Angeles is my home. And like so many Americans, I am appalled at what we are witnessing on the streets of our city.”
Harris joined in on condemning the Trump Administration’s decision to federalize and deploy the National Guard, describing it as “a dangerous escalation meant to provoke chaos.”
“The Administration’s actions are not about public safety – they’re about stoking fear,” continued the statement. “Fear of a community demanding dignity and due process.”
While federal force continues to loom, the common message from local and state leaders continues to urge peace among protestors, and reminds the public to be aware of their rights.
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