ICE Raids Spark Outrage: Families Held in Substandard Conditions

Los Angeles Immigrant Families Detained in Substandard Conditions: Contradictions Emerge in ICE Director's Statements Los Angeles, CA – June 9, 2025 – Recent reports of immigrant families detained in the basements of federal buildings in Los Angeles have cast doubt on statements made by ICE Director Tom Homan. Homan, in an appearance on Fox News, presented a narrative that differs significantly from accounts published by Fox 11 Los Angeles and CBS News. Krassenstein's video highlights discrepancies between Homan's claims and reports of families, including children, held in cramped, unsanitary conditions with limited access to food and water. One news report describes a family of four detained on June 4th, held in a basement with "very limited food and water and no beds." Another report from June 6th details the detention of hundreds of families, including children, at routine ICE check-ins. "These were not routine check-ins," states Ed Krassenstein in his video. "Families, including children, were held without food and water overnight." The video underscores the emotional distress caused by these conditions. The discrepancies between the ICE director's statements and the experiences of detained families raise concerns about transparency and accountability within ICE operations. Further investigation is needed to fully understand the circumstances of these detentions and ensure the humane treatment of all individuals under ICE custody.