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Newsom tightens immigration rules: rebellion against Trump's policies!
California tightens regulations for immigration authorities. Gov. Newsom protects migrants from raids and controversy.
Newsom tightens immigration rules: rebellion against Trump's policies!
In California, things will be stricter for immigration and other federal authorities in the future. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of laws in Los Angeles that establishes clear rules for the use of official forces in dealing with migrants. The new regulations require, among other things, that emergency services be clearly identified and that the wearing of masks is largely prohibited. This could be interpreted as an invitation to further conflict with the federal government, such as Antenna Unna reported.
The background to this measure is the recent raids against migrants in cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington, which were characterized by numerous arrests. Criticism from human rights and civil rights activists is loud, as the actions of the immigration agency ICE are strongly condemned on social media. Videos of masked officers driving in unmarked vehicles are leading to many arrests being described as "kidnappings" on the street.
Protests against raids
Some protests suffered from brutal attacks: At one protest, MICOP's Genevieve Flores-Haro reported the use of tear gas and rubber bullets, which resulted in several injuries. There is great concern for the safety of immigrants as they increasingly withdraw and avoid public places. Shops, bars and schools are even emptier than before, heightening farmers' concerns: A large proportion of their workforce is undocumented people who are essential to harvest work.
Expansion of protests
The protests are spreading beyond California. Demonstrations against President Trump's immigration policies can be observed in a total of twelve US cities, including New York, Chicago and Austin. The overall situation in Los Angeles has become so dire that more than a thousand people have taken to the streets to protest against the deportations, while prosecutors classify most of these protests as peaceful. BR However, calls Trump's announcements about the deployment of troops and the increase in the military presence in the form of marines as an escalation of the situation, which further inflames tensions.
The mayors of the affected cities, including Karen Bass of Los Angeles, have spoken out clearly against the raids and are calling for an immediate end to these measures, as they only increase fear among the population. How the situation will evolve remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: California remains at the center of an extremely tense fight for migrant rights.