Los Angeles Dodgers utilityman Enrique Hernandez broke his silence on the ICE raids in the city, expressing his concern over the impact on the community. In a social media post, Hernandez condemned the illegal immigration crackdown, calling it a violation of the community’s rights and a source of distress. He emphasized that all people deserve to be treated with respect and dignity, despite not being born and raised in the city.
The ICE raids led to hundreds of arrests and triggered violent protests in parts of Los Angeles, including riots in the Paramount neighborhood. These protests, which began on June 7, turned violent on June 8, with agitators喷涂 walls and vehicles with the words ‘F— ICE’, and law enforcement officers were pelted with rocks and other projectiles. Later in the week, stores in downtown Los Angeles were looted.
In response to the turmoil, President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to the area where the issues began, a move that drew criticism from Democrats who argued it would escalate tensions. ICE has organized several high-profile raids across the country as part of Trump’s campaign promise to deliver mass deportations, with critics alleging the administration is separating families and targeting non-criminal workers. Trump has since doubled down on his support of ICE in Los Angeles, calling on officers to expand their efforts to other cities.