• Protests in Paramount turned violent as demonstrators clashed with federal agents during an ICE operation, resulting in fires, injuries, and arrests.
  • Federal agents, equipped with riot gear, used tear gas to control the crowd; several protesters were arrested for assaulting officers.
  • The unrest follows a major ICE operation in Los Angeles, which led to over 40 arrests for immigration violations.

The Dupree Report – On Saturday, chaos erupted in Paramount as radical protesters clashed with federal agents during an operation involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The scene turned violent, with fires, tear gas, and injuries, as demonstrators attempted to block federal agents from doing their jobs. Paramount Mayor Peggy Lemons later clarified that the agents were staging outside a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) office, not conducting a raid.

“This is not something city officials were aware of,” Lemons said. “It appears this was staging, not a raid.”

The incident unfolded near a Home Depot on Alondra Boulevard, where agitators escalated tensions by blocking streets with shopping carts and lighting bonfires. Federal agents, equipped with riot gear, were forced to use tear gas to restore order.

Protesters Turn Violent

In a nearby Compton neighborhood, the unrest spread, and a car was set on fire. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, but the cause of the blaze remains under investigation. At least one protester was injured during the chaos, further highlighting the dangers of these reckless demonstrations.

Footage from the scene showed radical activists attempting to block a U.S. Marshals Service bus, holding signs with slogans like “No Human Being is Illegal” and shouting through megaphones. One woman, filled with hostility, declared, “ICE out of Paramount. You are not welcome here.”

Federal Agents Respond, Arrest Violent Protesters

As the situation escalated, Border Patrol officers in riot gear held the line, protecting an industrial park from the unruly crowd. Chief Michael W. Banks confirmed that “several” arrests were made for assaulting federal agents.

“ANY attack on our agents or officers will not be tolerated,” Banks wrote on X. “You will be arrested and federally prosecuted.”

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, tasked with crowd and traffic control, emphasized their commitment to public safety while supporting First Amendment rights. “We are here to prevent violence and maintain order for all individuals present,” the department stated.

ICE Operation Cracks Down on Violators

The protests came on the heels of a major ICE operation the day before, which resulted in over 40 arrests across Los Angeles. Among those detained were individuals accused of serious immigration violations, including a prominent labor union leader charged with obstructing federal agents.

Homeland Security spokesperson Yasmeen Pitts O’Keefe defended ICE’s actions, explaining that search warrants were executed at multiple locations. ICE Director Todd Lyons stated the agency is arresting an average of 1,600 individuals daily as part of President Trump’s push for tougher immigration enforcement, prioritizing “dangerous criminals” who pose a threat to American communities.

Pushback and National Implications

Predictably, leftist advocacy groups and some public officials criticized the operation, with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass accusing ICE of “sowing terror” in the city. On social media, hashtags like #NoICEinParamount trended, as activists shared footage and attempted to generate outrage.

Immigration enforcement remains a hot-button issue globally, with nations like Australia and Singapore also taking strong stances to secure their borders. Critics of heavy-handed tactics ignore the importance of protecting national security and upholding immigration laws.

Why It Matters

Saturday’s protests in Paramount highlight the growing divide over U.S. immigration policies under President Trump. As ICE continues to enforce the law and prioritize the safety of American communities, it’s clear that many on the left are more interested in sowing chaos than finding solutions. The events serve as a reminder of the critical need for law and order in the face of growing unrest.

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