In Alhambra, California, a group of activists successfully disrupted an ICE operation, preventing federal agents from making arrests. The activists, members of the immigrant rights group Unión del Barrio, arrived with loudspeakers and demanded that ICE agents leave the area. After a tense standoff, the agents withdrew without detaining anyone.
ICE later stated that the operation was not a raid but part of a targeted investigation against criminal suspects. However, activists remain concerned that such operations create fear among immigrant communities, especially non-English speakers who may not understand their rights.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions over immigration enforcement in California, a state known for its resistance to federal crackdowns on undocumented immigrants.
