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Community members confront immigration raids in ‘Mexican Beverly Hills’
Downey, California, was rocked on June 11 by a series of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids targeting local businesses, resulting in mul…
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Community Outcry as ICE Conducts Raids in Downey, California
Downey, CA - On June 11, 2025, residents of Downey, California, witnessed and protested against an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation that led to multiple detentions. The incident, captured on video, shows several ICE agents in tactical gear on a residential street. A local resident, whose identity remains undisclosed, confronted the agents directly, expressing strong disapproval of their presence and actions. "You don't have to be doing it," she was heard saying, addressing the agents and questioning their involvement in detaining community members. She further emphasized, "these are your people," suggesting a shared heritage or community bond with those being detained. During the operation, a local worker, visibly detained and wearing a safety vest, was seen attempting to convey a contact number to the person recording the incident, indicating a desire to communicate with family or legal representation. The video, circulating under the 'CALÓ NEWS' banner, has brought attention to the ongoing immigration enforcement activities in the region and the community's emotional response.
