From LA Indymedia

Southland Becomes Police State for Working Class Latinos, 10,000 Protest

Rumors of planned raids by the Border Patrol in the Los Angeles area are running rampant. Last week, the Border Patrol created a frightening environment for Latinos, by conducting arrests of suspected undocumented people, which always means brown people, regardless of status or country of birth. Massive protests have been conducted in Ontario and Pomona, drawing over 10,000 people.

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From Santa Barbara Indymedia

Local Groups Denounce Immigration Round-Ups

On Wednesday, June 16th, Latino activists from PUEBLO, La Casa de la Raza, and El Congreso came together to denounce recent immigration round-ups and to call for preparedness in case of future round-ups.