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Detainees at Adelanto ICE Processing Center claim that staff have provided them with water from an unknown source that is routinely contaminated, despite a federal judge’s orders to provide detainees with clean, potable water. A video L.A. TACO received backs this up. The full story: By Aisha Wallace-Palomares

Detainees at Adelanto ICE Processing Center claim that staff have provided them with water from an unknown source that is routinely contaminated, despite a federal judge’s orders to provide detainees with clean, potable water. A video L.A. TACO received backs this up. The full story: By Aisha Wallace-Palomares

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From Camarillo to Carpinteria, firing tear gas and less lethals at children, congressman being denied entry by soldiers, and one lone man tries to stop a military convoy with his El Camino. Raids are still happening over L.A. today, btw, and Santa Ana is being hit especially hard right now.

From Camarillo to Carpinteria, firing tear gas and less lethals at children, congressman being denied entry by soldiers, and one lone man tries to stop a military convoy with his El Camino. Raids are still happening over L.A. today, btw, and Santa Ana is being hit especially hard right now.

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Breaking: ICE is spotted at the customs building on La Cienega and 111th. The building is used by Customs and Boarder protection for all international inbound and outbound cargo. Apparently ICE has taken over and using it as a staging area.

Breaking: ICE is spotted at the customs building on La Cienega and 111th. The building is used by Customs and Boarder protection for all international inbound and outbound cargo. Apparently ICE has taken over and using it as a staging area.

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DHS arrests man wearing an L.A. TACO hoodie. If they rough it up, we got a fresh one waiting for him. 👊🏽

DHS arrests man wearing an L.A. TACO hoodie. If they rough it up, we got a fresh one waiting for him. 👊🏽

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Jack Duffy attaches a respirator to his bagpipes to play through tear gas. “I always play it whenever the police retreat because it's like, ‘You fucking ran while we stayed,’” he says. The full story: By Julianne Le

Jack Duffy attaches a respirator to his bagpipes to play through tear gas. “I always play it whenever the police retreat because it's like, ‘You fucking ran while we stayed,’” he says. The full story: By Julianne Le

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Exclusive: US Customs and Border Protection arrest 2 women on Alvarado and 8th around 3:15pm. They can be heard saying they're US Citizens. Verified by L.A. TACO.

Exclusive: US Customs and Border Protection arrest 2 women on Alvarado and 8th around 3:15pm. They can be heard saying they're US Citizens. Verified by L.A. TACO.

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ICE is currently detaining people in DTLA as LAPD protects them from a local crowd.

ICE is currently detaining people in DTLA as LAPD protects them from a local crowd.

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L.A. TACO has confirmed that Adrian Andrew Martinez, the 20yr-old US citizen taken by federal agents while working at Walmart in Pico Rivera, is being held at the federal building in downtown L.A. ~ Aisha Wallace-Palomares reporting.

L.A. TACO has confirmed that Adrian Andrew Martinez, the 20yr-old US citizen taken by federal agents while working at Walmart in Pico Rivera, is being held at the federal building in downtown L.A. ~ Aisha Wallace-Palomares reporting.

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Nunez is accused of towing the federal vehicle during the August 15 arrest of Tatiana Mafla-Martinez, a TikToker who had been documenting immigration raids in Los Angeles. He faces 10 years in federal prison. By Lexis-Olivier Ray The full story:

Nunez is accused of towing the federal vehicle during the August 15 arrest of Tatiana Mafla-Martinez, a TikToker who had been documenting immigration raids in Los Angeles. He faces 10 years in federal prison. By Lexis-Olivier Ray The full story:

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A timeline of events involving the shooting of news TikToker Richard L.A. and the subsequent lockdown and student walkouts at Santee High School. The full story: By Aisha Wallace-Palomares, Izzy Ramirez, and Memo Torres

A timeline of events involving the shooting of news TikToker Richard L.A. and the subsequent lockdown and student walkouts at Santee High School. The full story: By Aisha Wallace-Palomares, Izzy Ramirez, and Memo Torres

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Agents taunted, stalked Jose Castro and his family for several days outside of their home without once presenting a warrant for his arrest after failing to detain him. By Iván Fernández Full story:

Agents taunted, stalked Jose Castro and his family for several days outside of their home without once presenting a warrant for his arrest after failing to detain him. By Iván Fernández Full story:

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Whether you root for Team Son, Team Reus, or Team Let’s-All-Have-A-Good-Time, last weekend’s back-to-back games and tailgates were bangers. The full story: By Iván Fernández and Erwin Recinos

Whether you root for Team Son, Team Reus, or Team Let’s-All-Have-A-Good-Time, last weekend’s back-to-back games and tailgates were bangers. The full story: By Iván Fernández and Erwin Recinos

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After an agent hit the child in the face with a ball, the youth was driven away from the scene by Border Patrol. The child was later reunited with its mother in the afternoon. The full story: By Aisha Wallace-Palomares * Video was sent to L.A. TACO, source unknown. If this is your video you can reach out and we can credit you.

After an agent hit the child in the face with a ball, the youth was driven away from the scene by Border Patrol. The child was later reunited with its mother in the afternoon. The full story: By Aisha Wallace-Palomares * Video was sent to L.A. TACO, source unknown. If this is your video you can reach out and we can credit you.

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L.A. Taco has confirmed with the family of 20yr old Adrian Andrew Martinez, who was taken by ICE while working at Walmart in Pico Rivera, is a US citizen who was speaking up for his coworker that was detained. ~ Memo Torres 🌮

L.A. Taco has confirmed with the family of 20yr old Adrian Andrew Martinez, who was taken by ICE while working at Walmart in Pico Rivera, is a US citizen who was speaking up for his coworker that was detained. ~ Memo Torres 🌮

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1,206,965 次观看 • 1 年前

According to the tow truck driver, the Hospital called for the tow. This is where TikToker Richard L.A. is being held/treated after being shot by U.S. Marshal while being targeted during an immigration arrest. This is the second ICE vehicle towed from the hospital. Memo Torres 🌮

According to the tow truck driver, the Hospital called for the tow. This is where TikToker Richard L.A. is being held/treated after being shot by U.S. Marshal while being targeted during an immigration arrest. This is the second ICE vehicle towed from the hospital. Memo Torres 🌮

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359,526 次观看 • 9 个月前

Adrian Andrew Martinez, the 20-year-old U.S. citizen that was arrested by ICE while working at Walmart, sits down with our reporter, Aisha Wallace-Palomares, to give us insights into what he experienced. Amongst the new revelations, he shares that he was fired by Walmart.

Adrian Andrew Martinez, the 20-year-old U.S. citizen that was arrested by ICE while working at Walmart, sits down with our reporter, Aisha Wallace-Palomares, to give us insights into what he experienced. Amongst the new revelations, he shares that he was fired by Walmart.

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435,737 次观看 • 1 年前

A child holds up a flag through a car moon roof as the crowd cheers him on. Meanwhile a hot dog lady is still selling hot dogs as the police announce they’ll start making arrests in one minute. Temple/Alameda Federal building Memo Torres 🌮

A child holds up a flag through a car moon roof as the crowd cheers him on. Meanwhile a hot dog lady is still selling hot dogs as the police announce they’ll start making arrests in one minute. Temple/Alameda Federal building Memo Torres 🌮

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449,517 次观看 • 1 年前

Detainees inside the LA Federal detention center are flashing their lights for protesters.

Detainees inside the LA Federal detention center are flashing their lights for protesters.

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408,973 次观看 • 1 年前

Full blown militarized raid on horseback, military tactical vehicles, and soldiers on foot with a perimeter set around McArthur Park. Looks like a big show of force by ICE/Border Patrol. It’s unclear which other military presence is there. Our reporter is on the way.

Full blown militarized raid on horseback, military tactical vehicles, and soldiers on foot with a perimeter set around McArthur Park. Looks like a big show of force by ICE/Border Patrol. It’s unclear which other military presence is there. Our reporter is on the way.

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259,562 次观看 • 1 年前

Dodgers Fans In Echo Park Celebrate Another World Series Victory By Lexis-Olivier Ray

Dodgers Fans In Echo Park Celebrate Another World Series Victory By Lexis-Olivier Ray

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190,513 次观看 • 9 个月前

El Mencho was the last of the old guard—the final mass-trafficking titan standing alongside El Chapo and El Mayo—now fallen, marking the end of an era in Mexican organized crime. This is a developing story. The latest: By Javier Cabral

El Mencho was the last of the old guard—the final mass-trafficking titan standing alongside El Chapo and El Mayo—now fallen, marking the end of an era in Mexican organized crime. This is a developing story. The latest: By Javier Cabral

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115,173 次观看 • 5 个月前

L.A. TACO is working on confirming the total of vendors and customers taken by ICE but it's estimated that 40 to 50 of them were detained. We were able to confirm 4 of those arrests via a video shared from a vendor's son who saw everything unfold as ICE raided the Santa Fe Springs Swap meet. Tonight's event was cancelled. ~ @Janette__V

L.A. TACO is working on confirming the total of vendors and customers taken by ICE but it's estimated that 40 to 50 of them were detained. We were able to confirm 4 of those arrests via a video shared from a vendor's son who saw everything unfold as ICE raided the Santa Fe Springs Swap meet. Tonight's event was cancelled. ~ @Janette__V

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210,140 次观看 • 1 年前

Video shows the family fleeing after masked and unidentified men attempted to detain them and firing three gun shots at the passenger side door behind where the son was sitting. By Iván Fernández Video via ICIJ

Video shows the family fleeing after masked and unidentified men attempted to detain them and firing three gun shots at the passenger side door behind where the son was sitting. By Iván Fernández Video via ICIJ

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182,281 次观看 • 1 年前

On a live interview with ABC, the LAPD Chief confirmed that he received a call from the FBI requesting assistance from LAPD to protect their heavily armed federal agents after seeing the large crowd of advocates. By Javier Cabral 🎥 Jonathan Green

On a live interview with ABC, the LAPD Chief confirmed that he received a call from the FBI requesting assistance from LAPD to protect their heavily armed federal agents after seeing the large crowd of advocates. By Javier Cabral 🎥 Jonathan Green

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203,833 次观看 • 1 年前

Recap of Echo Park after Dodgers won the World Series as filmed by Lexis-Olivier Ray Edited by Memo Torres 🌮

Recap of Echo Park after Dodgers won the World Series as filmed by Lexis-Olivier Ray Edited by Memo Torres 🌮

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258,031 次观看 • 1 年前

100 ICE/BP agents with 50 cars are raiding Little Tokyo today, 8/14 11:30 am Video credit @ ice_out_ofla on ig.

100 ICE/BP agents with 50 cars are raiding Little Tokyo today, 8/14 11:30 am Video credit @ ice_out_ofla on ig.

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156,660 次观看 • 1 年前

This is the *best* movie theater popcorn in Los Angeles, and we’re prepared to fight about it 😤 Ahead of the Oscars on Sunday, Marina Watanabe hopped on Metro Los Angeles to rank the best offerings at local theaters. #GoMetro #MetroPartner Check out the full list:

This is the best movie theater popcorn in Los Angeles, and we’re prepared to fight about it 😤 Ahead of the Oscars on Sunday, Marina Watanabe hopped on Metro Los Angeles to rank the best offerings at local theaters. #GoMetro #MetroPartner Check out the full list:

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76,984 次观看 • 5 个月前

LAPD on horseback disperse protesters on No Kings Day in downtown L.A. ~ Lexis-Olivier Ray

LAPD on horseback disperse protesters on No Kings Day in downtown L.A. ~ Lexis-Olivier Ray

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109,300 次观看 • 10 个月前

“They’re not going to call the police to defend them, they’re going to call us.” The incredible story of community members organizing effectively against ICE. By Javier Cabral cc: Unión del Barrio

“They’re not going to call the police to defend them, they’re going to call us.” The incredible story of community members organizing effectively against ICE. By Javier Cabral cc: Unión del Barrio

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125,610 次观看 • 1 年前

According to a report by the L.A. Times, Mark Walter—owner of the Dodgers—has entirely divested from GEO Group, the corporation operating two ICE facilities near Los Angeles. 🎥: Izzy Ramirez

According to a report by the L.A. Times, Mark Walter—owner of the Dodgers—has entirely divested from GEO Group, the corporation operating two ICE facilities near Los Angeles. 🎥: Izzy Ramirez

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21,969 次观看 • 1 个月前

A screaming woman in an apron was seen running from the stand into the safety of a nearby firetruck, while the stand's other employees weren't so lucky. The full story: By Aisha Wallace-Palomares and Memo Torres 🌮

A screaming woman in an apron was seen running from the stand into the safety of a nearby firetruck, while the stand's other employees weren't so lucky. The full story: By Aisha Wallace-Palomares and Memo Torres 🌮

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73,445 次观看 • 8 个月前

Abandoned ice cream carts, fruit, and taco stands. Trucks with broken windows left in the middle of the streets. It’s the new reality ICE has brought to our beautiful city. This taco stand appears to have been hit last night, 6/27 in South LA by Florence and Gramercy.

Abandoned ice cream carts, fruit, and taco stands. Trucks with broken windows left in the middle of the streets. It’s the new reality ICE has brought to our beautiful city. This taco stand appears to have been hit last night, 6/27 in South LA by Florence and Gramercy.

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108,100 次观看 • 1 年前