LA volunteers patrol, monitoring ICE activity due to raids

In Los Angeles, volunteer groups are patrolling streets to monitor Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity amid increased raids and growing fear within immigrant communities. These patrols aim to alert residents to ICE operations. The patrols, organized by groups like Unión del Barrio, have intensified due to a rise in ICE operations, including detentions of suspected undocumented immigrants. These groups are also facing scrutiny from federal officials, including a cease-and-desist letter from Senator Josh Hawley. The volunteers are adapting their tactics, including using caution and avoiding direct confrontation with ICE agents, while also providing community training. They are also seeing increased interest in their services as ICE alters its strategies to evade detection.