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Federal agents staging near Dodger Stadium denied entry to parking lot, sources say
Federal agents staging near Dodger Stadium denied entry to parking lot, sources say

Yahoo

time18 hours ago

  • Politics
  • Yahoo

Federal agents staging near Dodger Stadium denied entry to parking lot, sources say

Department of Homeland Security vehicles with masked agents were stationed Thursday morning outside Dodger Stadium, in another sign of the raids sweeping Southern California. It is unclear what operation the federal agents were carrying out or whether anyone in the area was arrested. Images of the government vehicles immediately played out on social media and fueled speculation about their activities. The agents declined to say why they were at the stadium when asked by a Times reporter. The vehicles appeared to be staging near the downtown parking lot entrance to the stadium, which was empty Thursday morning except for a small contingent of local media. According to multiple people with knowledge of the situation who were not authorized to speak publicly, agents were denied entry to the Dodger Stadium grounds when they attempted to enter the parking lots. A Los Angeles Police Department source denied that the department received a request from the Dodgers to remove federal agents from the stadium grounds. Federal agents had gathered near the stadium to conduct a briefing, but had left by the time images of the gathering began circulating on social media, the source said. The Dodgers did, however, ask police to intervene after a group of protesters showed up to the area, according to the source, who requested anonymity in order to discuss internal matters. The parking lot is not owned by the Dodgers, but is considered Dodgers property by the team. The parking lot is jointly owned by the Dodgers' ownership group and the team's former owner, billionaire Frank McCourt. The Dodgers have been under pressure since the raids began earlier this month to make a statement in support of immigrants. On Wednesday, the team said it intended to announce plans Thursday to assist the immigrant communities recently affected in Los Angeles. Singer and social media personality Nezza sang a Spanish version of the national anthem at Dodger Stadium, in an act of protest against the immigration raids, despite being asked by a team employee to sing in English. Staff writer Libor Jany contributed to this report. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.

Sacramento protesters urge peace as tensions rise between Iran, Israel
Sacramento protesters urge peace as tensions rise between Iran, Israel

CBS News

timea day ago

  • Politics
  • CBS News

Sacramento protesters urge peace as tensions rise between Iran, Israel

Sacramento protesters urge for U.S. to stay out of Iran, Israel conflict Sacramento protesters urge for U.S. to stay out of Iran, Israel conflict Sacramento protesters urge for U.S. to stay out of Iran, Israel conflict Dozens of people demonstrated outside the Memorial Auditorium in Downtown Sacramento on Wednesday evening to call for an end to hostilities between Israel and Iran. As tensions grow, protesters are voicing their concern that President Trump could order an attack on Iran. Demonstrators say they don't want to see American troops engage in another foreign war. Dio Zabi, a protester, is from Tehran and says she's worried about loved ones who still live in Iran. "We are not able to talk to my family right now," she said. "The internet is down, so we do not know what's going on." Others in Sacramento say Israel is just trying to stop Iran's growing military threat. "The larger issue is the development of a nuclear weapon by Iran," said local Rabbi Matt Friedman in an interview via Zoom. Friedman is concerned about Iran's past provocations. "Iran has stated more than once that it seeks the destruction of the United States and Israel, and it behooves us to believe that statement and take steps to make sure it doesn't happen," he said. However, Friedman said he's not yet ready to call for action from the U.S. military. "I'm taking a bit of a wait-and-see attitude to the decision to see exactly what happens, what Iran decides to do," he said. Some protesters say they want a peaceful resolution and fear that any U.S. involvement could ultimately escalate the conflict. "We may start the war, but we don't know how it will end," said Yassar Dahbour with the Palestine American League. Sacramento police were on hand to monitor the protest, but there were no reported altercations or arrests.

Portland anti-ICE riot crushed by federal agents
Portland anti-ICE riot crushed by federal agents

Fox News

timea day ago

  • Politics
  • Fox News

Portland anti-ICE riot crushed by federal agents

Federal agents used non-lethal munitions to shut down a large group of protesters who tried to block law enforcement vehicles from entering and exiting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland, Oregon, on Wednesday night. The chaotic scenes unfolded when agents deployed rubber bullets, tear gas and flash bangs to disperse the crowd who had swarmed the compound, according to video captured by Turning Point USA's Frontlines. It was the latest in a series of protests outside the ICE building in the sanctuary city which have raged for about a week and a half. Hundreds of mostly masked protesters had marched on the streets before sunset, some holding signs reading "Nobody is illegal on stolen land" and "Protect immigrants and refugees." Several were wearing keffiyehs, a symbol often associated with left-wing protest movements. They then gathered outside the Macadam Avenue building and could be seen trying to block the entrance. As nighttime fell, tensions escalated and protesters rolled a dumpster in front of the ICE entrance, prompting a barrage of non-lethal blast balls being fired by law enforcement on a rooftop, per the video. Despite multiple warnings to disperse, the protesters refused to leave. Officers in riot gear then advanced, firing munitions while tear gas filled the air, forcing the group to eventually retreat. Homeland Security cited the need to clear the area so several government vehicles could exit safely. Smoke grenades were launched at riot police, who responded with overwhelming force to break up the protest. Rioters were later heard chanting, "Who's streets, our streets," and shouting profanities at law enforcement. It is unclear how many people were arrested in total. Fox News Digital reached out to Homeland Security for comment but did not immediately receive a response. The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) said it arrested two people during the broader demonstration. Eduardo Diaz, 22, was cited for unlawfully directing a laser pointer at federal officers and later booked on a U.S. Marshal's hold, while Mariana Rivera-Loza, 19, was arrested for criminal trespass near the Portland ICE facility after ignoring multiple warnings and carrying a shield. PPB said it doesn't engage in immigration enforcement and was responsible for maintaining public safety around the protest.

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