LA Mayor Karen Bass has been vocal in her defense of the city’s approach to recent anti-ICE protests, explicitly rejecting comparisons to the 1992 Rodney King riots that left the city in turmoil. During an interview with CNN’s ‘State of the Union,’ Bass emphasized that the current unrest is far less severe and confined to a small area. She highlighted the economic damage caused by ICE raids, which she claims have adversely affected sectors reliant on immigrant labor. The situation escalated on Saturday as tensions led to violent confrontations, prompting the LAPD to use tear gas to disperse crowds. Bass’s statements have sparked debate over the scale and impact of the protests, with critics questioning the city’s response to the growing unrest.