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Donald Trump v Los Angeles
More than a third of the people in LA county are immigrants, and they have shaped the culture of the city. So when sweeping immigration raids began, targeting their workplaces and neighbourhoods, protests began. Donald Trump announced he was calling in the national guard despite not having the agreement of LA's governor – an almost unprecedented move. Then he put marines on standby.
Still, the demonstrations did not stop. One woman, who is a legal resident but grew up as an undocumented migrant in LA, explains how terrifying the week has been for her community. And why, despite facing teargas, she still wants to protest.
The LA-based journalist Andrew Gumbel explains why Trump has targeted the area despite the protests being largely peaceful, and why politicians there are refusing to take it lying down. Another Angeleno who has been protesting explains why she believes the city is united against the raids.
