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Los Angeles Times
17-06-2025
- Los Angeles Times
Man who allegedly shot paintballs at officer during protest is charged
A man has been arrested and charged after allegedly shooting paintballs at a federal officer during the protests in downtown Los Angeles last week. Edwin Osvaldo Manriquez was accused of pulling the trigger on a paintball gun and dispersing multiple rounds on the afternoon of June 9 near the federal building on Los Angeles Street in downtown L.A., according to an affidavit filed by the FBI in court. An officer with the Federal Protective Service was hit. The service is an arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that protects federal buildings. 'The paintballs hit him on the head, left ear, left cheek, left neck and left shoulder,' the affidavit says; the officer wore a helmet and protective gear. Manriquez was charged with assault on a federal officer. The officers were stationed at the main entrance of the federal building to ensure protesters didn't enter the structure, the affidavit says. The suspect is accused of pulling the trigger while in the passenger seat of a white 2005 Infiniti G35 coupe. After firing the paintball gun, the suspect allegedly 'threw a hand sign with his left hand while still holding the paintball gun in his right hand,' the affidavit says. Both the suspected shooter and the driver were wearing face coverings. Investigators were able to identify Manriquez and the driver after the vehicle's license plate number was caught on video, according to the court document. After obtaining a warrant, FBI agents on Friday searched the driver's home and 'found the paintball gun used in the assault' in the person's garage, and paintballs in both the car and the garage, the affidavit says. The man confirmed to the FBI that he was, indeed, driving the vehicle when the paintball rounds were fired, the affidavit says. In text messages between the suspected shooter and the driver on the night of June 9, the document states, the driver indicated he disagreed with the suspect about shooting at federal officers. '[I]f they come for me for that paintball ... I'm sorry bruh but I ain't going to jail,' the driver wrote. '[T]hey ain't honna [gonna] get us ... we had our face covered,' the suspect allegedly texted back. 'I told u not to shoot them bruh they not part of immigration,' the driver responded. 'And u literally shot one in the face bro ... better hope they don't come to me,' the driver later wrote. The suspect was arrested on Friday and appeared before a federal magistrate on Monday. Manriquez was released on bond for home monitoring, according to Laura Eimiller, an FBI spokesperson. A number of other people are facing federal charges tied to activity during protests against immigration raids. Alleged crimes include hurling a Molotov cocktail at sheriff's deputies and throwing cinder blocks at federal law enforcement; others, however, are facing prison time for seemingly more minor skirmishes. One charge that has caused consternation among some members of the public is the decision to charge David Huerta, president of Service Employees International Union California. Huerta was arrested while documenting an immigration enforcement raid in the downtown Fashion District; federal officials said Huerta deliberately blocked their vehicles, obstructing agents' access to a work site where they were executing a search warrant. Video of the arrest shows the labor leader pushed by authorities in riot gear until he falls backward, appearing to strike his head on the curb. The L.A. County district attorney, Nathan Hochman, has also brought charges against people who allegedly attacked police, vandalized buildings and robbed stores during recent protests. Hochman vowed to 'fiercely protect people's rights to peacefully assemble' but also warned that those who engaged in violence, theft or property destruction would face severe consequences. Times staff writers Salvador Hernandez, Brittny Mejia and James Queally contributed to this report.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Albuquerque Sunport seeking development ideas for 170 acres of their property
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A massive piece of property next to the Albuquerque Sunport has seen promises over the years for multi-million-dollar developments but the deals have fallen through. The city is now asking developers for ideas on what to do with the prime piece of land. A part of it is the 82-acre lot called the 'Aviation Center of Excellence,' which used to be an airport runway and has been vacant for years, and now the city is hoping finally to bring life to the big empty space. Story continues below Environment: Fire in bosque area near Socorro grows to 400 acres Community: Bookstore pushes back against plans to remove homeless camp on property Don't Miss: APD retires Mounted Unit horse that has served for nearly a decade The site encompasses 170 acres of vacant land surrounding the Albuquerque Sunport. In years past the city announced plans for companies to develop the site, including satellite manufacturer the Orion center in 2021, then Universal Hydrogen in 2023, both promising hundreds of jobs for New Mexicans. But in both cases, the plans fell apart. 'I think that the challenges of the past have been that we've engaged a couple of times with companies that are more in the startup space and you never really do know if those companies will be successful,' said Manny Manriquez, Deputy Director of Innovation and Commercial Development. Now the city's aviation department is taking a different approach, asking established developers to submit ideas about what kinds of industries can thrive next to the Sunport. 'That includes aerospace, bioscience, directed energy, film and television. These key sectors can really add to the strength of our economy,' said Manriquez. The aviation department says they opened the request for information after visiting other airports who used this approach and were successful. 'This RFI release is really to attract partners to work with the city and the aviation department specifically on a plan to develop out that property, to activate it for commercial use and to earn more revenue for the Sunport,' said Manriquez. The goal is to connect with a developer with a feasible vision for the property. The request for information also seeks ideas for smaller parcels around the Sunport. The request window closes May 26. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Noem says DHS will 'not be deterred' after ICE hit by new leaks ahead of Virginia raid
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Tuesday said her agency "will not be deterred" by leaks after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid was leaked ahead of time — the latest leak to dog the agency. "We will not be deterred by leaks. If you come to this country and break our laws, we will hunt you down," Noem said on X. She pointed to what she said was a successful operation that hauled in MS-13 and 18th Street gang members, as well as sex criminals. New House Report Exposes How Controversial 'Amnesty' Program Exploded Under Biden Migrant Insider had reported on Sunday that raids were planned on Monday and Tuesday in Northern Virginia, and that the agency had obtained between 75 and 100 warrants. "Judicial warrants mean ICE can go into your homes, so plan accordingly," the outlet's editor, Pablo Manriquez, said on X. He later posted where they had been allegedly spotted in Northern Virginia. Read On The Fox News App Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid also reported where ICE activity could be expected and urged followers to what they should do when approached by ICE. Ice Makes Major Move On Detaining Illegal Immigrants In Heart Of Blue State The leaks drew anger from ICE, with one official telling Fox they feared it could result in an ICE agent being killed. Previous leaks to the news media have included raids in Los Angeles and Aurora, Colorado. Asked by Fox News Digital if he was hoping to prevent the raid or effect any other outcome, Manriquez told Fox News Digital that he was "just breaking news." When asked why he thinks there have been so many leaks, Manriquez said he didn't know the answer, but said, "If people wanna send me a scoop, I'm here for it." He also rejected concerns that revealing the details of raids could result in agents getting harmed. "We break immigration news all the time. We follow this topic very closely and haven't seen any reports of ICE being harmed," he said. Border czar Tom Homan said last month that the administration was closing in on the individual responsible for the leak of the Aurora raid. Noem had pointed the finger at the FBI. "The FBI is so corrupt," Noem wrote on X. "We will work with any and every agency to stop leaks and prosecute these crooked deep state agents to the fullest extent of the law." Click Here For More Immigration Coverage Homan confirmed last month that "some of the information we're receiving tends to lead toward the FBI" and promised consequences for whoever is found responsible. Attorney General Pam Bondi echoed Homan's concerns in a separate interview on "Fox Report." "If anyone leaks anything, people don't understand that it jeopardizes the lives of our great men and women in law enforcement," Bondi said. "If you leaked it, we will find out who you are, and we will come after you." Fox News' Bill Melugin and Madison Colombo contributed to this article source: Noem says DHS will 'not be deterred' after ICE hit by new leaks ahead of Virginia raid
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Skyrocketing healthcare budget for illegal immigrants haunts blue state taxpayers
A California budget official revealed this week that taxpayers in the Democrat-run state are paying billions of dollars more on healthcare for illegal immigrants than previously known. Guadalupe Manriquez, the California Department of Finance program budget manager, told the state Assembly Budget Committee Monday the state is "spending $9.5 billion total funds" to "cover undocumented individuals in Medi-Cal" in the current year. Manriquez explained that this is a "revised number based on the governor's budget-updated estimates," adding the earlier figure was from the earlier "budget act." California Families Celebrate Trump Administration's Probe Into State's Refusal To Follow Trans Athlete Order "Of the $9.5 billion, $8.4 billion is general fund," she said. Republican Assemblyman Carl DeMaio noted that the cost of healthcare for illegal immigrants could be enough to help solve some of the state's budget woes and "avoid going into the rainy day fund," The Center Square reported. He said the number originally floated was roughly $6 billion. Read On The Fox News App A new state law enacted at the start of 2024 ensures that "immigration status doesn't matter" for those looking to apply for taxpayer-backed insurance, according to the state's health department website. Ice Arrests Homeless Illegal Immigrant Who Asked To Be Detained Or Else He Would 'Go Out And Commit Crimes' California Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher told Fox News Digital in a statement that gutting the insurance availability for illegal immigrants would make a significant dent in the state's deficit. "California's budget is $30 billion in the red, but instead of tightening its belt, Sacramento is doubling down on reckless spending," the Republican said. Click Here For More Immigration Coverage "The state is shelling out $9.5 billion on healthcare for illegal immigrants while emergency rooms overflow, hospitals teeter on the brink and working Californians struggle to see a doctor," he continued. "Rather than making responsible choices, leaders are raiding the rainy-day fund to keep the spending spree going. This isn't just a budget crisis — it's a complete failure of leadership." Democratic Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo said during the hearing that healthcare costs are a major target of the new administration, which leads to uncertainty for the state. "We know that today unelected Elon Musk and DOGE have taken their sights to Medicare and Medicaid, which is Medi-Cal here in California. And that is, you know, well over half of our budget," the lawmaker said. The spending discussion comes at a time when the federal government is conducting a major crackdown on illegal immigration, including raids done by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and much stricter policies at the border itself. Steve Hilton, founder of Golden Together and a Fox News contributor, said it's "yet another example of California Democrats' totally wrong priorities." "Here's yet another example of California Democrats' totally wrong priorities. They have nearly doubled the state budget in the last ten years, yet over a third of Californians cannot meet their basic needs," Hilton said. "We have the highest poverty rate in America. We pay the highest taxes and get the worst results. People are asking, "Where did all our money go?" And here's the answer: ideological obsessions like this — free healthcare for people who are here illegally. People have had enough of all this. There's going to be change in California sooner than people think."Original article source: Skyrocketing healthcare budget for illegal immigrants haunts blue state taxpayers
Fox News
13-02-2025
- Business
- Fox News
Skyrocketing healthcare budget for illegal immigrants haunts blue state taxpayers
A California budget official revealed this week that taxpayers in the Democrat-run state are paying billions of dollars more on healthcare for illegal immigrants than previously known. Guadalupe Manriquez, the California Department of Finance program budget manager, told the state Assembly Budget Committee Monday the state is "spending $9.5 billion total funds" to "cover undocumented individuals in Medi-Cal" in the current year. Manriquez explained that this is a "revised number based on the governor's budget-updated estimates," adding the earlier figure was from the earlier "budget act." "Of the $9.5 billion, $8.4 billion is general fund," she said. Republican Assemblyman Carl DeMaio noted that the cost of healthcare for illegal immigrants could be enough to help solve some of the state's budget woes and "avoid going into the rainy day fund," The Center Square reported. He said the number originally floated was roughly $6 billion. A new state law enacted at the start of 2024 ensures that "immigration status doesn't matter" for those looking to apply for taxpayer-backed insurance, according to the state's health department website. California Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher told Fox News Digital in a statement that gutting the insurance availability for illegal immigrants would make a significant dent in the state's deficit. "California's budget is $30 billion in the red, but instead of tightening its belt, Sacramento is doubling down on reckless spending," the Republican said. "The state is shelling out $9.5 billion on healthcare for illegal immigrants while emergency rooms overflow, hospitals teeter on the brink and working Californians struggle to see a doctor," he continued. "Rather than making responsible choices, leaders are raiding the rainy-day fund to keep the spending spree going. This isn't just a budget crisis — it's a complete failure of leadership." Democratic Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo said during the hearing that healthcare costs are a major target of the new administration, which leads to uncertainty for the state. "We know that today unelected Elon Musk and DOGE have taken their sights to Medicare and Medicaid, which is Medi-Cal here in California. And that is, you know, well over half of our budget," the lawmaker said. The spending discussion comes at a time when the federal government is conducting a major crackdown on illegal immigration, including raids done by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and much stricter policies at the border itself. Steve Hilton, founder of Golden Together and a Fox News contributor, said it's "yet another example of California Democrats' totally wrong priorities." "Here's yet another example of California Democrats' totally wrong priorities. They have nearly doubled the state budget in the last ten years, yet over a third of Californians cannot meet their basic needs," Hilton said. "We have the highest poverty rate in America. We pay the highest taxes and get the worst results. People are asking, "Where did all our money go?" And here's the answer: ideological obsessions like this — free healthcare for people who are here illegally. People have had enough of all this. There's going to be change in California sooner than people think."
