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ICE workplace raids sow fear in Los Angeles' Fashion District

CBS News · 20 days ago
CBS News
CBS News
20 days ago

There has been a common thread this week in the Fashion District of Los Angeles, fear of raids by immigration agents. There are more than 4,000 independent businesses in the district, an area that depends on the labor of immigrants.

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  • The Trump administration has paused most workplace immigration raids due to business concerns. 4s
  • A record 56,000 people are currently held in immigration detention facilities across the U.S. 21s
  • Fear of ICE raids has led to decreased business activity and fewer customers in LA's Fashion District. 35s
  • Social media videos of workplace sweeps have heightened anxiety among workers and business owners. 1m 9s
  • Protests in Los Angeles have been mostly peaceful, but police have used smoke bombs and tear gas to disperse crowds near federal buildings. 1m 51s
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