THE GUARDIAN – The Department of Homeland Security conducted raids on multiple locations across Los Angeles on Friday, clashing with the crowds of people who gathered to protest.
Masked agents were recorded pulling several people out of two LA-area Home Depot stores and the clothing manufacturer Ambient Apparel’s headquarters in LA’s Fashion District. Immigration advocates said the raids also included four other locations, including a doughnut shop.
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Lacrimators are chemicals that cause tear production and are typically used for personal protection and crowd control. These chemicals cause intense irritation to the eyes, skin, and lungs and can temporarily incapacitate a person. The most common lacrimator is pepper spray. – NATIONAL POISON CONTROL CENTER
There has not yet been confirmation of how many people were taken into custody during the coordinated sweeps.
At an afternoon press conference, Angelica Salas, executive director for the Coalition of Humane Immigrant Rights, said at least 45 people were arrested without warrants.
The protest only grew as the afternoon wore on. By 6pm local time, hundreds of people assembled around the federal building in downtown Los Angeles, where those taken into custody during the raids are being held.
“GET THESE PEOPLE THE HELL OUT OF OUR COUNTRY.” – PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP
Earlier in the day, armed agents clad in heavy protective and tactical gear, including some who wore gas masks, could be seen on video and through aerial footage pushing individuals and trying to corral large groups that congregated to challenge the raids.
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The smoke bomb is still used to cause acute airway injury and acute lung injury. Even though it is uncommon, smoke bombs can be fatal. After combustion, smoke bombs release fumes that may contain zinc chloride, zinc oxide, hydrochloric acid, hexachloroethane, calcium chloride, and aluminum. – JOURNAL OF THORACIC DISEASE
Smoke grenades were reportedly thrown near the crowds and pepper spray was used as the federal officers attempted to clear the area. As the demonstrations continued into the evening, videos showed officers firing less-lethal weapons toward protestors.
Some people in the crowd attempted to block large armored trucks carrying FBI agents as they departed. One person reportedly threw eggs at the vehicles.
The Los Angeles fire department was called to the scene to administer aid to protesters injured by agents and officers, which included the president of the California branch of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), David Huerta, the organization said in statement calling for his immediate release …
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“These dangerous, destructive individuals are making their way into every city and state in this country. How many more Americans need to die or be victimized? This is madness. It is something no civilized, well-functioning society should tolerate.” – HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY CHAIRMAN MARK E. GREEN, M.D. (R-TN)
