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Paramount Became Ground Zero Overnight 

A small city of just 51,000 residents turned into the epicenter of nationwide unrest due to ICE raids. 

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2,000 National Guard Troops Deployed Without LA’s Consent 

Trump bypassed city leadership, prompting outrage from Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Newsom. 

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Federal Control Seized Over California’s National Guard 

Trump federalized state troops, stripping California’s governor of command authority—an extreme move rarely used. 

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Marines on High Alert at Camp Pendleton 

Active-duty U.S. Marines were prepped for possible deployment—a signal of serious federal escalation. 

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ICE Arrested Over 100 People in Just Days 

In a massive surge, 118 undocumented individuals were arrested across Los Angeles in under a week. 

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Less Lethal Munitions’ Used on Crowds 

Federal agents deployed rubber bullets and pepper spray projectiles, causing panic and injuries. 

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Trump declared masks banned at protests, a move critics say infringes on free speech and safety. 

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Federal Building Turned Into Makeshift Detention Center 

Reports suggest that detainees from the raids were held inside downtown LA’s Federal Building, sparking further outrage. 

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Defense Secretary Hegseth claimed the unrest was linked to “foreign terrorist organizations”—referring to cartels. 

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Many demonstrators were arrested under felony charges, not misdemeanors—marking a harsh legal shift.