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16 hours ago
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Federal immigration agents denied access to Dodger Stadium
Thousands of protesters gather at City Hall to protest the policies of the Trump administration in the nationwide "No Kings Day of Defiance" demonstrations in Los Angeles on Saturday. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 19 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers barred immigration agents from entering Dodger Stadium property Thursday, as tensions continue amid stepped up federal immigration enforcement efforts in the city. Dozens of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were reportedly gathered near the ballpark in what appeared to be a staging area, local media reported. Team officials said the agents tried to gain access to the property but were turned away. "This morning, ICE agents came to Dodger Stadium and requested permission to access the parking lots," the statement on X said. "They were denied entry to the grounds by the organization. Tonight's game will be played as scheduled." ICE denied on social media that the agents were associated with the agency. "False," the post said. "We were never there." Video posted on social media, however, appeared to show otherwise. The agents were dressed in tactical gear and were gathered in a lot near the stadium. The Department of Homeland Security later clarified that the officers were with Customs and Border Protection and not ICE, and added that they "had nothing to do with the Dodgers." A small group of protesters gathered near the ballpark Thursday following a series of immigration enforcement actions earlier in the day, including one at a Home Depot store on Sunset Boulevard. The Dodgers have faced criticism for not being more outspoken against federal immigration enforcement actions, including the deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to help local police with immigration raids and arrests.
UPI
5 days ago
- Entertainment
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'Dragon' tops North American box office with $83.7M
Gerard Butler's "How to Train Your Dragon" is the No. 1 movie in North America this weekend. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 15 (UPI) -- The live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon is the No. 1 movie in North America this weekend, earning $83.7 million in receipts, announced Sunday. Coming in at No. 2 is Lilo & Stitch with $15.5 million, followed by Materialists at No. 3 with $12 million, Mission: Impossible -- The Final Reckoning at No. 4 with $10.3 million and From the World of John Wick: Ballerina at No. 5 with $9.4 million. Rounding out the top tier are Karate Kid: Legends at No. 6 with $5 million, Final Destination: Bloodlines at No. 7 with $3.9 million, The Phoenician Scheme at No. 8 with $3 million, The Life of Chuck at No. 9 with $2.1 million and Sinners at No. 10 with $1.5 million.
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5 days ago
- Entertainment
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Famous birthdays for June 15: Julie Hagerty, Ice Cube
1 of 2 | Julie Hagerty attends the premiere of "A Christmas Story Christmas" at the Gene Autry Museum in Griffith Park in Los Angeles on November 12, 2022. The actor turns 70 on June 15. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
UPI
6 days ago
- Politics
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Marines detain U.S. citizen entering LA federal building amid protests
1 of 3 | U.S. Marines deployed to Los Angeles stopped and detained an American citizen trying to enter a federal building this week, as protests over federal immigration raids in that city (pictured) continue to escalate. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 14 (UPI) -- U.S. Marines deployed to Los Angeles to help temper unrest in that city, stopped and detained an American citizen trying to enter a federal building. The man was trying to enter a Veterans Affairs office inside the Wilshire Federal Building in the city's Sawtelle neighborhood when he was stopped earlier this week by Marines sent to protect the property amid protests over immigration raids. This marks the first time during the current unrest that military troops have detained a U.S citizen. The 27-year-old U.S. Army veteran was released after a short time. "They treated me very fairly," Marcos Leao told the New York Times following the incident, adding headphones at first prohibited him from hearing the Marines giving him verbal commands to stop. U.S. Northern Command confirmed to The Hill, the Marines "temporarily detained a civilian earlier today" under Title 10 of the United States Code governing detention by the armed forces. Around 200 Marines moved into Los Angeles on Friday, joining thousands of California National Guard troops to help protect federal assets and agents sent to the city to carry out arrests on behalf of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. President Donald Trump sent around 700 Marines to the area Monday, but they have thus far been staged outside the city. Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., has opposed the move. On Friday, Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., sent a written letter to Trump, signed by all U.S. Senate Democrats demanding the president remove military troops from Los Angeles. A U.S. District Court Judge in San Francisco on Thursday ruled the president's National Guard troop deployment was illegal. An appeals court later reversed that decision. Los Angeles officials on Tuesday instituted a local curfew in parts of the city, following over 100 arrests that day amid protesters clashing with police. On Saturday, millions of people are expected to take part in at least 1,500 protests across the United States. The "No Kings" demonstrations are scheduled to coincide with a major Flag Day military parade in Washington, D.C. and Trump's 70th birthday. The movement describes itself as "rejecting authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of our democracy."
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6 days ago
- Entertainment
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Famous birthdays for June 14: Gunna, Lang Lang
Gunna performs during the 24th annual BET Awards at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on June 30. The musician turns 32 on June 14. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 14 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Gemini. They include: -- Writer Harriet Beecher Stowe in 1811 -- Bookseller John Bartlett in 1820 -- Physician Alois Alzheimer in 1864 -- Photojournalist Margaret Bourke-White in 1904 -- Actor/musician Burl Ives in 1909 -- Actor Dorothy McGuire in 1916 -- Cuban revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara in 1928 -- Actor Marla Gibbs in 1931 (age 94) File Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI -- Musician Junior Walker in 1931 -- Musician Rod Argent (Zombies/Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band) in 1945 (age 80) -- President Donald Trump in 1946 (age 79) -- Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams in 1950 (age 75) -- Women's Basketball Hall of Fame member Pat Summitt in 1952 File Photo by J.C. Anderson/UPI -- Actor Will Patton in 1954 (age 71) -- U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame speed skater Eric Heiden in 1958 (age 67) -- Musician Boy George (Culture Club) in 1961 (age 64) -- TV journalist Campbell Brown in 1968 (age 57) -- Actor Regan Burns in 1968 (age 57) -- Actor/comedian Faizon Love in 1968 (age 57) -- Actor Yasmine Bleeth in 1968 (age 57) -- Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh in 1968 (age 57) File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI -- International Tennis Hall of Fame member Steffi Graf in 1969 (age 56) -- Musician Chris Chaney (Jane's Addiction/AC/DC) in 1970 (age 55) -- Comedian/actor Alan Carr in 1976 (age 50) -- Screenwriter Diablo Cody in 1978 (age 47) -- Actor Chauncey Leopardi in 1981 (age 44) -- Musician Lang Lang in 1982 (age 43) File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI -- Actor J.R. Martinez in 1983 (age 42) -- Actor/musician Kevin McHale in 1988 (age 37) -- Actor Lucy Hale in 1989 (age 36) -- Musician Jesy Nelson (Little Mix) in 1991 (age 34) -- Actor Evan Sabara in 1992 (age 33) -- Actor Daryl Sabara in 1992 (age 33) -- Musician Gunna in 1993 (age 32) -- Musician Tzuyu (Twice) in 1999 (age 26) File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
