In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Los Angeles County has officially joined a lawsuit against the Trump administration in response to a series of aggressive ICE raids that have left immigrant communities in fear. City officials denounced the raids as unconstitutional and a blatant show of force, aimed at instilling terror rather than addressing any legitimate threats.

Yesterday, a shocking display unfolded in MacArthur Park, where armed ICE agents, some on horseback, stormed through a children’s summer camp, traumatizing innocent kids and disrupting the community. Local leaders condemned these tactics as not only excessive but also unjustifiable, arguing that they violate the very principles of due process and public safety.

Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto, the first Latina to hold this position, expressed deep concern for the immigrant families, stating, “These unconstitutional roundups cannot become the new normal.” She highlighted that the aggressive enforcement tactics have severely damaged the trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

The lawsuit aims to hold federal agencies accountable for policies that violate constitutional rights, specifically targeting the Fourth and Fifth Amendments. Mayor Karen Bass emphasized the unity among cities in the region, stating, “We will not stand idly by as our communities are terrorized.”

As the crisis deepens, local leaders from Pasadena, Montebello, and West Hollywood have rallied together, vowing to protect the dignity and safety of all residents. They assert that the federal government’s actions are not just an attack on immigrants but a threat to the very fabric of American values.

With the stakes higher than ever, the coalition of cities is calling for immediate judicial intervention to halt these raids, urging the courts to issue an injunction to restore justice and due process. The message is clear: Los Angeles will not be intimidated, and the fight for immigrant rights is far from over.