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Tara from the Valley came to Hollywood to raise awareness about what’s happening to children and the upcoming sentencing in Makayla Settle’s case. She also spoke about the Epstein files and shared the other names on her sign.

Tish from LA marched last weekend in Hollywood calling for people to save our kids and our nation. She spoke out against children being raped, trafficked, and bred. Tish also shared her thoughts on Palm Beach Pete, Israel, and Yahweh

Rook was at the Save Our Children protest in Hollywood. He said kids are being targeted, controlled, and trafficked.. claiming that government agencies are involved. Rook also spoke about Operation Underground Railroad, a nonprofit made up of ex-military members that work to find trafficked children

Last weekend, people marched in Hollywood in front of Jimmy Kimmel Live as part of the nationwide Save Our Children protest, which aims to raise awareness about child trafficking, “pedowood,” and the Epstein class.

Congressman Ted Lieu urged people to vote on Election Day at Xavier Becerra’s rally for governor. He called out Pam Bondi for covering up the Epstein files and continues to push for transparency. Ted also spoke out against ICE’s criminal nature and agents wearing masks

Tom Steyer shaking hands with voters. Xavier Becerra surrounded by the crowd. Both CA governor candidates held their final rallies last Sunday. June 2 primary

(Part 2) Jon, a Proud Boy and January 6 rioter, endorses Spencer Pratt. He also speaks against transgender ideology being pushed to kids, expresses support for ICE and Trump, claims anti-ICE protesters are communist-funded, and calls for a straight pride month while expressing his heterosexual pride

Jon Mellis spoke on years of incarceration after storming the Capitol on Jan 6, his time in solitary confinement, and being pardoned by Trump. He also addressed what he calls misinformation about the Proud Boys, saying they are not actually racist, describing them as a patriotic drinking club

Eoin Richard, an on-the-ground journalist covering protests across the country, talks about the craziest protest he’s seen, getting chased out of the Metropolitan Detention Center, and takes shots at Karen Bass for taking pictures with Trump

Yesterday, mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt spoke with people in South LA about why he’s running, the homeless community, the Palisades fires that destroyed his neighbors’ homes, and ICE in the United States

Azul reports from the Metropolitan Detention Center and explains why protesters are starting a 24-hour hunger strike to draw attention to conditions there and at other detention centers in California. He also says he has seen children in vehicles leaving the centers

(Part 2) Outside the Tesla Diner, Carey the Disruptor speaks out against ICE, compares it to the Gestapo as a Jewish person, stands against the genocide in Palestine, and calls for more reliable media.

Carey has been protesting outside the Tesla Diner almost every week for nearly a year, calling for a boycott of Elon Musk and criticizing him for cutting USAID. She also responds after a man called her a libtard

Brandon and his friend were walking past the Tesla Diner last weekend when they argued with protesters there. Brandon said he actually agreed with the protesters.. but argued against peaceful protesting and called for more aggressive action. He also says the U.S. should cut ties with Israel

Ian from Los Angeles shared why he protests outside the Tesla diner every weekend. He said Elon Musk supports ICE and Donald Trump, and explained why he also stands up for immigrants outside the detention center in Downtown LA.

Jane from South Central shared her thoughts on ICE and the negative impact on the Latino community. She also spoke on the backlash protesters in LA face for standing up for their rights and urged Hispanic Trump and ICE supporters to change their minds.

Naibe Reynoso, a Mexican-American, multi-Emmy award-winning journalist based in Los Angeles, California and cofounder of LatinaFest, shared her poem “Parallelogram,” which offers a Latina’s perspective on what’s happening with ICE in our country

(Part 2) LatinaFest founders Bel Hernandez Castillo and Naibe Reynoso speak against ICE raids, how they target Latino and minority communities, and what they hope for the future of LA.

I met Naibe Reynoso and Bel Hernandez Castillo as they previewed Latina Fest, happening June 7 at Exposition Park. They spoke about why they founded LatinaFest, how it celebrates Latinas, and its mission to uplift Latina entrepreneurs.

Toby spoke with me before anti-ICE protesters met at MDC for Memorial Day. He reflected on National Fuck ICE Day, addressed the 600 dildos he brought, reacted to anti-ICE protesters in LA being recognized by Jimmy Kimmel, and spoke on the ongoing Tesla Diner Takedown protests targeting Elon Musk

(Part 2) Mari spoke about how she marched on the freeway from DTLA to Boyle Heights back in February of 2025, after Trump’s inauguration. She describes the unrest even before the ICE raids as people in LA anticipated his immigration actions and began protesting

Mari from North Hollywood shared what’s happening in SFV. She spoke on the new ICE facility being planned in Van Nuys and the mother taken at a school drop-off this past week. Mari stands for human rights and also wears a keffiyeh in solidarity with Palestinians, saying the struggle is intertwined

(Part 3) Majed speaks on the genocide of Palestinians and Lebanese in the Middle East, saying there is no ceasefire and that our tax dollars are funding it while towns are flattened and villages destroyed

(Part 2) Majed speaks on the ongoing massacres of the Lebanese people and destruction of his homeland. He calls out the absurdity of Israel using a “safe zone” to expand its borders into Lebanon and explains why he calls what’s happening back home the second Nakba

Majed, a Lebanese American, spoke about the Nakba of 1948 and the massacres that led to the displacement of the Palestinian people. He said what happened in Palestine, and what continues to happen there, is also happening in his homeland of Lebanon

(Part 2) Bahar, an Iranian Zionist that disrupted a Palestine protest, spoke on the Minab school bombing that sparked the war in Iran. She shares why she thinks Iran doesn’t care about its own people, and raised concerns about the IRGC using protestors’ bodies as casualties in war

Bahar from Iran explained why she came to disrupt a pro-Palestine protest. She spoke on the oppression of her people, seeing the US attack as a rescue mission, and the lack of internet access in Iran. She also denies Israel’s occupation in Palestine

As organizers from the Palestinian Youth Movement spoke at a pro-Palestine rally, a woman carrying an Israeli and Iranian flag tried to disrupt the protest by playing loud music. Volunteers blocked her with keffiyehs as she argued with protesters, while LAPD watched from behind her

Sonia from La Habra spoke about why she protested for Palestine. As a Mexican, she also stands with immigrants facing oppression.. describing conditions in ICE encampments. Sonia urges people to get educated and protect vulnerable communities

Outside the Israeli Consulate Building in LA, Paolo, aka The Peruvian Chasqui, spoke on standing with Palestine and the global struggle felt across Latin America. He also describes Peru’s longstanding solidarity with Palestine, and shared that people in Cusco had protested on Nakba Day as well

(Part 2) While marching for Palestine, Gary speaks on Israel’s ties to 9/11, the dancing Israelis and Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard. He also says that Zionists are harming Americans and US politicians aren’t doing anything but taking money from them

Last weekend, Gary from LA marched in solidarity with Palestine while holding a sign showing the faces of Iranian children killed by the US missile strike. He shares his thoughts on Israel, calls out their false flags, and remembers the USS Liberty

Two women driving on Wilshire Blvd spoke out as people marched for Palestine last weekend. The driver, from California, shared her thoughts on Israel. When asked about ICE, they said they opposed that too and noted that people in Arizona are talking about practicing their Second Amendment rights

Jack from New York spoke as pro-Palestine protesters marched down Wilshire Boulevard last weekend. He talked about why he carries an orange thing, seeing Trump in New York, believing Sascha Riley, and his thoughts on Israel.

I caught Sergeant Robles at a pro-Palestine march while he was redirecting cars so I spoke with him and asked what he thought. Robles said he’s had a positive experience with LAPD over the last decade, but couldn’t comment on what’s happening in Palestine

Muhammad of the Palestinian Youth Movement protested outside the Israeli consulate building, recommitting to his people’s struggle since the Nakba, when hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were forced from their homes 78 years ago. He explains how Americans are affected by pro-Israel lobbying

Last weekend, the Palestinian Youth Movement and other organizations in LA marched and rallied outside the Wilshire Federal Building. Angelenos stood in solidarity with the Palestinian people on International Nakba Day amid the ongoing war in Gaza and across the Middle East

(Part 3) Joseph of CPI encourages people to have diverse and balanced political sources, and says that even if they don’t follow politics closely, they should still generally oppose war and Zionism. CPI also shares its view on American values and what the flag means to them.

(Part 2) Dan and Tim of CPI, the Center for Political Innovation, speak on protesting for Maduro, ICE deportations from both democrats and republicans, and why they believe there is media blackout on the war

Dan and Tim of CPI, the Center for Political Innovation, protested outside the Japanese American Museum against imperialism. They called for action for working-class families, an end to war, and Maduro’s release.

Pastor Sam Shin, also known as Sang Masog, is running for California state senate and spoke on the need for solutions, not politics. Asked about the ICE raids, he called it a federal issue, but reflected on being a police officer during the LA riots, and shared a message for the Korean community

LAPD monitored and recorded VC Defensa’s press conference yesterday after volunteers’ homes were raided. Sergeant Ngo admitted to recording, but declined to comment

At a press conference yesterday, Joseph Dobzynski Jr. of 805 UndocuFund spoke about a year of patrolling against ICE, saying what happened to VC Defensa is part of a larger pattern of targeting immigrants and the people defending them. He also shares a message to the immigrants

(Part 2) Leo of VC Defensa on what community defense really means beyond patrols. He shares his vision for LA’s future and the importance of defending your joy while organizing your rage in this moment.

Leo Martinez’s home, business, and two other VC Defensa volunteers’ homes were raided Wednesday around 3 a.m.. He breaks down the warrant, reflects on the experience, and shares a message of resilience

Yesterday, VCDefensa volunteers were raided by federal agents. This morning, they held a press conference to raise awareness about what’s happening, while LAPD stood across the street monitoring and recording the crowd.

At Gloria Molina Grand Park, Jed from Washington D.C. showed up with a giant inflatable Trump he calls “Comrade Trumpov.” He spoke about the power of protesting, the 3.5% rule of change, and the story of Paul Wellstone.

Kaz was handing out tear-gas pamphlets on May Day in LA. After being tear‑gassed at a BLM protest and burning his hand, he now educates people on protest safety. Kaz explains what you should do if you get tear-gassed, why milk doesn’t help, and why people are fed up with the system

After being tackled by DHS on National Fuck ICE Day, Diva (also known as Apex or Fidel), a queer anti‑ICE activist, addresses Los Angeles and the queer community with a message of solidarity and staying majestic

Laurence Herrera from Atwater Village spoke about revolution in America, the right to protest, and LAPD shutting down demonstrations.. he also criticized Trump for infringing on immigrant land and starting a war he can’t finish

As LAPD formed a skirmish line and shut down a protest in front of LA City Hall, Jasmine Abdullah of BLM Pasadena called them Black people’s ICE. She speaks on police aggression, shares why she fights, and tells Black people that the struggle is intertwined.

On International Workers’ Day, Aida from South Central protested outside LA City Hall as LAPD forced out protesters and towed vehicles. She called them LA’s biggest gang, reminded Mexican ICE supporters where they come from, and shared a message of encouragement to immigrants

As LAPD arrived to shut down May Day outside LA City Hall, Screech spoke out against their violence. He’s part of Cyco Sundays, a group of bikers fighting for their community. Screech also shared a spiritual message to the people

Phil, a veteran from East LA, protested with unions on May Day when LAPD shoved him outside LA City Hall. He also spoke out against ICE, called Hispanic ICE agents traitors, and said Trump has divided the people

At May Day at City Hall, police officers shoved a disabled veteran while he was picking up his speaker and leaving. LAPD also pulled out a taser during the confrontation

Last week on May Day, David had a sign on display at MacArthur Park. He explained why thousands of people in LA were marching, protested in solidarity with workers, and spoke out against our country funding Israel’s wars

Dale, a Virginia native who’s lived in LA for 9 years, protested against ICE last week and called the government tyrannical for taking away freedom and liberty. She also urged ICE supporters to wake up and spoke against foreign wars

Outside the MDC, Sabrina mocked Trump and criticized the lack of checks and balances in the United States. After LAPD shoved her earlier that day at Gloria Molina Grand Park, she spoke on how police handle protests in LA, fighting for her immigrant father, and opposing foreign wars and genocide.

At the detention center on May Day, schoolteacher Allie protested against ICE. She also spoke out about police failing to serve the public, school textbooks being compromised, and why the Iran war should end.

Here’s footage of LAPD confronting me while I was trying to get to my motorcycle after they dispersed protestors at the detention center. They were intimidated by my mask and shoulder bag, but I was just trying to leave before they gave me a parking ticket

Travis, of Revolutionary News Brigade (formerly of 45th News Brigade), used to support Trump but dissented because of wars, broken promises, and the way the administration has gone. He spoke directly to disillusioned Trump supporters and says he still hopes for a future with a better cost of living.

MacArthur Parker became LA Spider-Man after the ICE raids hit MacArthur Park last year. On May Day, he joined protesters last week at the detention center standing against immigration enforcement, US involvement in Israel’s wars, and President Trump

Kathy returned to the detention center on May Day after attending protests across LA. She spoke on standing up for immigrants, getting arrested multiple times, and a case that led to an assault charge, before being released. Almost a year later, the same agent who arrested her is still working

After LAPD lined up, Officer Santana threatened to use his baton but fell silent when asked what he thought about what was happening in LA. Madison, a.k.a. Maddie, filled in and spoke on protesting injustice, the Epstein class, and standing up for immigrants and trans rights.

K. Serrano from East LA speaks on how LAPD treats anti-ICE protesters on May Day at the detention center. In the past year, he’s seen LAPD regularly intimidate and brutalize protesters.. and though some might not care, he says he’s still going to keep fighting for the people that came before him

LAPD and press clashed on May Day outside the detention center over street access. Motorcycle cop Officer Lockheart also shared his thoughts on immigration and LA’s future

During the LAPD dispersal at the Metropolitan detention center on May Day, Catie Laffoon broke down the mass arrests of nearly 100 people at No Kings 3 and shared how she’s collecting evidence of police misconduct and propaganda, with more details on her Substack.

On May Day in LA, police descended upon protesters in waves outside the Metropolitan Detention Center. LAPD lined up and dispersed the initial crowd and left. They returned several times before kettling and arresting protestors, press, as well as pedestrians in the area.

May Day in LA: Before LAPD kettled the crowd outside the Metropolitan Detention Center, DHS agents targeted, brutalized and detained protesters at random.

May Day in LA (Part 2): At the Metropolitan Detention Center, DHS targeted and detained several protesters before LAPD dispersed the crowd in multiple waves and arrested a group of press members.

On Friday morning, thousands marched at MacArthur Park for May Day. By noon, people gathered at LA City Hall to continue peacefully protesting, but LAPD presence increased around 1:30 p.m. At the detention center, DHS watched protesters from above before police officers arrived in multiples waves

Maude is doing the work on multiple fronts: food distribution with NELA Food Distribution, community art through Sueños de Mi Raza, and writing letters to separated immigrant children through her collaboration with Border Angels.

Daniel, Jaxston, and Jasper from Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap share why they stand against ICE and send a message to those who support what’s happening. They also offer junk removal services across San Diego and LA and speak Spanish too

Charlotte helped start the Eagle Rock Community Fridge, part of the LA Community Fridges network. She shares how people are running it themselves and helping their own communities fight food insecurity.

Michelle aka Guerra helped organize NELA Unity Fest with NELA Food Distribution, but her work doesn’t stop there. Through NELA After Care, she helps people after arrest with legal resources, rent, food, and phone access to their families. She also shares a message for fellow anti-ICE protesters

Vanny from Highland Park founded NELA Food Distribution as a single mother of three who relied on the community. She shares how she built it to feed immigrants, the elderly, and disabled community members, and why she organized NELA Unity Fest to connect her neighbors with businesses and resources.

Latino ska band Chencha Berrinches hit the stage at NELA Unity Fest last weekend. They spoke on performing for the people, keeping the music alive for Latino punks, skaters, and metal heads amid the ongoing ICE raids

(Part 3) Berenice says ICE is just the latest tool used to divide us, drawing parallels to Operation Wetback. She also breaks down why white supremacists pushed back against DEI and representation.. because unity threatens their ability to keep us from generational wealth.

(Part 2) Berenice breaks down 500 years of colonization, describes who she believes has infiltrated the entire world, and urges us to rely on community.

Berenice is calling on the community to get informed and think critically. She urges people to question everything.. and shares how to seek the truth in a world where division has been used against us.

Mario, CEO of Aztec Treasures, uses his brand and platform to speak on the issues that matter. He shared his thoughts on the ICE raids, global conflicts, land back for indigenous people, and called out the government for going after immigrants while the Epstein list goes untouched

April channeled the emotions of the ICE raids into a poetry book, Nos Estan Desapareciendo (They Are Disappearing Us), written as raids hit Santa Ana in June 2025. 40% of proceeds go to affected immigrant families, and as a mental health expert, she also offers free therapy to those impacted

Kasa has spent years documenting LA car shows and Lowrider culture. We spoke with him last month at Elysian Park about what that culture means to the community, gentrification, the ICE raids, and other world issues

High school teacher Lalo Vargas is running for California Insurance Commissioner, driven by how insurance companies scammed victims of the Palisades fires. He also weighs in on the UTLA teachers strike and the ICE raids happening across the country

LA One Live has been covering independent news via livestream on YouTube for two years, building a following of over 10,000. He tells us how he got started, what keeps him going, and some of the craziest things he’s witnessed in the streets

In 2021, Luis Garcia was shot and killed by a Tustin police officer after being woken up while asleep. A federal jury just awarded his daughters Camila and Emily $17 million.. finding the use of deadly force excessive and unreasonable. I spoke with Camila and Emily about who their father was to them

As a protester named Ty was being escorted away by security, Brooklyn and Ari were shopping at Rodeo Drive. They shared their thoughts on the war, the government, and President Trump

Jonathan and Coach Bill from Texas and Vancouver were in LA for spring break when we asked them about the Epstein files and whether they believe our government is being controlled. They tell people to stay safe and do their research.

Juan from Saltillo, Mexico, now living in San Antonio, was shopping on Rodeo Drive with his family when we asked him about ICE, Trump, and the war in the Middle East. He had mixed feelings on all three, but was open to sharing his thoughts with us.

Last night at MDC, an activist returned to celebrate her birthday with the same people she’s been standing with, just one week after being arrested there.

Part 2: For the first time, Brigitte Smith goes into detail about the domestic abuse she’s experienced, being jumped, and false sexual abuse accusations. Although the system failed to bring her justice, she urges women to speak out about the abuses they face.

I recognized Brigitte from when she protested with a stick on her head last year. Last week at MDC, she tells us about her stick, why she protests at MDC, and why she doesn’t identify as Black, and how the system meant to protect her failed her.

On National Fuck ICE Day last week, LAPD returned after kettling protesters and arrested people who came back. Live streamer LotusBulldogs had a police radio ready to monitor and document activity at MDC..

Brooke from San Diego speaks on ICE activity there, rapid response efforts for immigrants, and the city’s solidarity and community support. Growing up alongside undocumented immigrants in Escondido, she vows to protect them.. She also urges people in the area to help do the same.

Cuts-E spoke with us while LAPD was kettling protesters on Fuck ICE Day last weekend. He says LAPD is on the same side as DHS and ICE, and explains why he’s been standing with the people for the past two years. While we spoke, LAPD rushed protesters and arrested a woman who was peacefully protesting

Jess, Lisa, & Kloey drove over 6 hours from Salinas to protest at the detention center in LA on Fuck ICE Day. Each has experienced a parent being deported.. Now they protest together as a family standing for others who have also been separated from theirs

Sheri Chavez went viral after our interview at an anti-ICE protest on No Kings Day 3 in LA. Irish and raised by parents from El Salvador, she stands for the immigrants.. she also delivers a message to the Hispanic community as LAPD arrived to shut down the protest yet again on National Fuck ICE Day

Photographer Enrique speaks on what he saw while documenting the protest at MDC on No Kings Day 3. His photo of a teen shot in the eye was published by the LA Times. Enrique also describes witnessing the use of tear gas, kettling, rubber bullets, and the presence of instigators throwing rocks

Liz went viral after being arrested dressed as the Statue of Liberty on No Kings Day 3 in LA. She speaks on the illegal actions by DHS & LAPD against anti-ICE protesters, explains why she dressed as Lady Liberty, and also reminds people that children are being held inside the detention center

Last year, Nell first told us about Palantir. Wearing a middle finger on National Fuck ICE Day this past weekend, Nell spoke on how the surveillance state is now in full effect.. from ICE raids and war technology to Flock cameras and social media.