Right now, downtown Los Angeles is ablaze—not from justice, but from chaos. What launched as targeted protests against aggressive ICE deportation efforts has escalated into violent riots. In response, President Trump has federalized the California National Guard (4,000 troops) and ordered in 700 U.S. Marines, with some already detaining civilians—even Army veterans—to “restore order” around federal buildings theguardian.com+8reuters.com+8en.wikipedia.org+8.
The Scene on the Ground
Since June 6–7, ICE raids triggered widespread backlash. Many protests remained peaceful—but a radical fringe turned destructive: setting cars and buildings ablaze, hurling fireworks, erecting barricades, looting stores and vandalizing historic institutions en.wikipedia.org. Over 411 arrests in LA alone, dozens injured—LAPD officers among them—and at least 3 protesters hurt en.wikipedia.org. These weren’t peaceful assemblies—they were riots, plain and simple.
The Response: Militarization, Not Mediation
Rather than defusing tensions, the federal response was aggressive:
National Guard and Marines deployed without California’s consent apnews.com+15washingtonpost.com+15latimes.com+15theguardian.com+10en.wikipedia.org+10reuters.com+10.
At least one civilian detained by Marines at the Wilshire Federal Building en.wikipedia.org+6reuters.com+6timesofindia.indiatimes.com+6.
Curfews imposed city-wide—8 p.m. to 6 a.m.—as federal troops took over downtown streets sfgate.com.
Governor Newsom and LA Mayor Bass denounced the move as federal overreach, even launching legal actions citing the Posse Comitatus Act and state sovereignty abcnews.go.com+6washingtonpost.com+6thetimes.co.uk+6.
Who Are These ‘Latino Protesters’?
A disturbing narrative is emerging: that "Latinos" have hijacked the protests—and it’s not lost on me. This isn’t a Black-led movement, yet people are calling on Black America to stand with them. Let’s be clear:
The vast majority of Latino families are working hard to navigate legal immigration channels, just like millions of others.
Historically and today, most Latinos do not back violent protest as a means of political gain—for example, prominent Latino voices have publicly rejected conflations with Black civil rights latimes.com.
Even those with Afro-Latino heritage often refrain from joining Black activist causes tied to violence, emphasizing lawful immigration and personal autonomy.
So Why Should Black America Care?
My answer: we shouldn’t—at least not in solidarity with violent rioters who undermine law and order. This isn’t about fighting systemic racism or defending civil rights—it’s about rioters exploiting chaos to force an agenda we barely share. Look around:
These are ICE raids, immigration-focused actions—not racial justice movements.
The violence, the looting, the flag-bearing—it’s anti-police, anti-American, not pro-Black.
While a few Latinos may support Black causes, the overwhelming sentiment here is division, not unity.
Facts You Need to Know
IssueFactDeployment
4,000 National Guard + 700 Marines moved in on June 9–10 reuters.com+12en.wikipedia.org+12reuters.com+12
Casualties & Arrests411 arrested, at least 3 injured, 6 horses injured, 7 journalists hurt
Looting/Vandalism
Storefronts boarded, vehicles torched—fueled by anarchic flyers
Latino Leadership
Most Latino groups and families claim to be advocating for legal, nonviolent solutions
This — The LA Riots — are not a fight for justice. They are chaos hijacked by fringe elements using tensions over immigration to spark violence. To my Black brothers and sisters: we’ve battled injustice the right way—through legal channels, respectful protest, and strategic advocacy. We owe no loyalty to this movement. This mess doesn’t deserve our support, sympathy, or safety.
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