(Part 3) Joseph of CPI encourages people to have diverse and balanced political sources, and says that even if they don’t follow politics closely, they should still generally oppose war and Zionism. CPI also shares its view on American values and what the flag means to them.

(Part 2) Dan and Tim of CPI, the Center for Political Innovation, speak on protesting for Maduro, ICE deportations from both democrats and republicans, and why they believe there is media blackout on the war

Dan and Tim of CPI, the Center for Political Innovation, protested outside the Japanese American Museum against imperialism. They called for action for working-class families, an end to war, and Maduro’s release.

Pastor Sam Shin, also known as Sang Masog, is running for California state senate and spoke on the need for solutions, not politics. Asked about the ICE raids, he called it a federal issue, but reflected on being a police officer during the LA riots, and shared a message for the Korean community

LAPD monitored and recorded VC Defensa’s press conference yesterday after volunteers’ homes were raided. Sergeant Ngo admitted to recording, but declined to comment

At a press conference yesterday, Joseph Dobzynski Jr. of 805 UndocuFund spoke about a year of patrolling against ICE, saying what happened to VC Defensa is part of a larger pattern of targeting immigrants and the people defending them. He also shares a message to the immigrants

(Part 2) Leo of VC Defensa on what community defense really means beyond patrols. He shares his vision for LA’s future and the importance of defending your joy while organizing your rage in this moment.

Leo Martinez’s home, business, and two other VC Defensa volunteers’ homes were raided Wednesday around 3 a.m.. He breaks down the warrant, reflects on the experience, and shares a message of resilience

Yesterday, VCDefensa volunteers were raided by federal agents. This morning, they held a press conference to raise awareness about what’s happening, while LAPD stood across the street monitoring and recording the crowd.

At Gloria Molina Grand Park, Jed from Washington D.C. showed up with a giant inflatable Trump he calls “Comrade Trumpov.” He spoke about the power of protesting, the 3.5% rule of change, and the story of Paul Wellstone.

Kaz was handing out tear-gas pamphlets on May Day in LA. After being tear‑gassed at a BLM protest and burning his hand, he now educates people on protest safety. Kaz explains what you should do if you get tear-gassed, why milk doesn’t help, and why people are fed up with the system

After being tackled by DHS on National Fuck ICE Day, Diva (also known as Apex or Fidel), a queer anti‑ICE activist, addresses Los Angeles and the queer community with a message of solidarity and staying majestic

Laurence Herrera from Atwater Village spoke about revolution in America, the right to protest, and LAPD shutting down demonstrations.. he also criticized Trump for infringing on immigrant land and starting a war he can’t finish

As LAPD formed a skirmish line and shut down a protest in front of LA City Hall, Jasmine Abdullah of BLM Pasadena called them Black people’s ICE. She speaks on police aggression, shares why she fights, and tells Black people that the struggle is intertwined.

On International Workers’ Day, Aida from South Central protested outside LA City Hall as LAPD forced out protesters and towed vehicles. She called them LA’s biggest gang, reminded Mexican ICE supporters where they come from, and shared a message of encouragement to immigrants

As LAPD arrived to shut down May Day outside LA City Hall, Screech spoke out against their violence. He’s part of Cyco Sundays, a group of bikers fighting for their community. Screech also shared a spiritual message to the people

Phil, a veteran from East LA, protested with unions on May Day when LAPD shoved him outside LA City Hall. He also spoke out against ICE, called Hispanic ICE agents traitors, and said Trump has divided the people

At May Day at City Hall, police officers shoved a disabled veteran while he was picking up his speaker and leaving. LAPD also pulled out a taser during the confrontation

Last week on May Day, David had a sign on display at MacArthur Park. He explained why thousands of people in LA were marching, protested in solidarity with workers, and spoke out against our country funding Israel’s wars

Dale, a Virginia native who’s lived in LA for 9 years, protested against ICE last week and called the government tyrannical for taking away freedom and liberty. She also urged ICE supporters to wake up and spoke against foreign wars

Outside the MDC, Sabrina mocked Trump and criticized the lack of checks and balances in the United States. After LAPD shoved her earlier that day at Gloria Molina Grand Park, she spoke on how police handle protests in LA, fighting for her immigrant father, and opposing foreign wars and genocide.

At the detention center on May Day, schoolteacher Allie protested against ICE. She also spoke out about police failing to serve the public, school textbooks being compromised, and why the Iran war should end.

Here’s footage of LAPD confronting me while I was trying to get to my motorcycle after they dispersed protestors at the detention center. They were intimidated by my mask and shoulder bag, but I was just trying to leave before they gave me a parking ticket

Travis, of Revolutionary News Brigade (formerly of 45th News Brigade), used to support Trump but dissented because of wars, broken promises, and the way the administration has gone. He spoke directly to disillusioned Trump supporters and says he still hopes for a future with a better cost of living.

MacArthur Parker became LA Spider-Man after the ICE raids hit MacArthur Park last year. On May Day, he joined protesters last week at the detention center standing against immigration enforcement, US involvement in Israel’s wars, and President Trump

Kathy returned to the detention center on May Day after attending protests across LA. She spoke on standing up for immigrants, getting arrested multiple times, and a case that led to an assault charge, before being released. Almost a year later, the same agent who arrested her is still working

After LAPD lined up, Officer Santana threatened to use his baton but fell silent when asked what he thought about what was happening in LA. Madison, a.k.a. Maddie, filled in and spoke on protesting injustice, the Epstein class, and standing up for immigrants and trans rights.

K. Serrano from East LA speaks on how LAPD treats anti-ICE protesters on May Day at the detention center. In the past year, he’s seen LAPD regularly intimidate and brutalize protesters.. and though some might not care, he says he’s still going to keep fighting for the people that came before him

LAPD and press clashed on May Day outside the detention center over street access. Motorcycle cop Officer Lockheart also shared his thoughts on immigration and LA’s future

During the LAPD dispersal at the Metropolitan detention center on May Day, Catie Laffoon broke down the mass arrests of nearly 100 people at No Kings 3 and shared how she’s collecting evidence of police misconduct and propaganda, with more details on her Substack.

On May Day in LA, police descended upon protesters in waves outside the Metropolitan Detention Center. LAPD lined up and dispersed the initial crowd and left. They returned several times before kettling and arresting protestors, press, as well as pedestrians in the area.

May Day in LA: Before LAPD kettled the crowd outside the Metropolitan Detention Center, DHS agents targeted, brutalized and detained protesters at random.

May Day in LA (Part 2): At the Metropolitan Detention Center, DHS targeted and detained several protesters before LAPD dispersed the crowd in multiple waves and arrested a group of press members.

On Friday morning, thousands marched at MacArthur Park for May Day. By noon, people gathered at LA City Hall to continue peacefully protesting, but LAPD presence increased around 1:30 p.m. At the detention center, DHS watched protesters from above before police officers arrived in multiples waves

Maude is doing the work on multiple fronts: food distribution with NELA Food Distribution, community art through Sueños de Mi Raza, and writing letters to separated immigrant children through her collaboration with Border Angels.

Daniel, Jaxston, and Jasper from Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap share why they stand against ICE and send a message to those who support what’s happening. They also offer junk removal services across San Diego and LA and speak Spanish too

Charlotte helped start the Eagle Rock Community Fridge, part of the LA Community Fridges network. She shares how people are running it themselves and helping their own communities fight food insecurity.

Michelle aka Guerra helped organize NELA Unity Fest with NELA Food Distribution, but her work doesn’t stop there. Through NELA After Care, she helps people after arrest with legal resources, rent, food, and phone access to their families. She also shares a message for fellow anti-ICE protesters

Vanny from Highland Park founded NELA Food Distribution as a single mother of three who relied on the community. She shares how she built it to feed immigrants, the elderly, and disabled community members, and why she organized NELA Unity Fest to connect her neighbors with businesses and resources.

Latino ska band Chencha Berrinches hit the stage at NELA Unity Fest last weekend. They spoke on performing for the people, keeping the music alive for Latino punks, skaters, and metal heads amid the ongoing ICE raids

(Part 3) Berenice says ICE is just the latest tool used to divide us, drawing parallels to Operation Wetback. She also breaks down why white supremacists pushed back against DEI and representation.. because unity threatens their ability to keep us from generational wealth.

(Part 2) Berenice breaks down 500 years of colonization, describes who she believes has infiltrated the entire world, and urges us to rely on community.

Berenice is calling on the community to get informed and think critically. She urges people to question everything.. and shares how to seek the truth in a world where division has been used against us.

Mario, CEO of Aztec Treasures, uses his brand and platform to speak on the issues that matter. He shared his thoughts on the ICE raids, global conflicts, land back for indigenous people, and called out the government for going after immigrants while the Epstein list goes untouched

April channeled the emotions of the ICE raids into a poetry book, Nos Estan Desapareciendo (They Are Disappearing Us), written as raids hit Santa Ana in June 2025. 40% of proceeds go to affected immigrant families, and as a mental health expert, she also offers free therapy to those impacted

Kasa has spent years documenting LA car shows and Lowrider culture. We spoke with him last month at Elysian Park about what that culture means to the community, gentrification, the ICE raids, and other world issues

High school teacher Lalo Vargas is running for California Insurance Commissioner, driven by how insurance companies scammed victims of the Palisades fires. He also weighs in on the UTLA teachers strike and the ICE raids happening across the country

LA One Live has been covering independent news via livestream on YouTube for two years, building a following of over 10,000. He tells us how he got started, what keeps him going, and some of the craziest things he’s witnessed in the streets

In 2021, Luis Garcia was shot and killed by a Tustin police officer after being woken up while asleep. A federal jury just awarded his daughters Camila and Emily $17 million.. finding the use of deadly force excessive and unreasonable. I spoke with Camila and Emily about who their father was to them

As a protester named Ty was being escorted away by security, Brooklyn and Ari were shopping at Rodeo Drive. They shared their thoughts on the war, the government, and President Trump