ICE Detains Hundreds of Immigrants in LA Courthouse: LULAC Demands Investigation

ICE Detains Hundreds of Immigrants in Los Angeles Courthouse: LULAC Demands Investigation Los Angeles, CA – In a shocking revelation, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) has released video footage showing the detention of up to 200 immigrants inside the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building in Los Angeles. The footage, obtained by lawyers representing the detainees, depicts families, children, and even a pregnant woman held in what eyewitnesses describe as squalid and unsanitary conditions. "ICE is detaining up to 200 immigrants inside a federal courthouse in LA — including families, children, and a pregnant woman," stated a LULAC spokesperson in the video. "Some have been held for days in filthy conditions." The video shows cramped and unhygienic holding areas, with individuals appearing distressed and desperate. One woman interviewed outside the courthouse described the situation as "inhumane." The detainees, many of whom are asylum seekers or individuals with pending immigration cases, were reportedly following legal procedures when detained. LULAC is demanding a full federal investigation into the incident, calling it a human rights crisis and an abuse of power. The organization highlights the lack of basic necessities, including water, showers, and medical care, provided to the detainees. The release of a pregnant woman due to a medical emergency underscores the severity of the situation. The incident raises serious concerns about due process and the treatment of immigrants within the US legal system. LULAC's call for a thorough investigation is a crucial step in ensuring accountability and protecting the rights of vulnerable individuals.