Los Angeles Mayor Confronts Federal Agents During Immigration Raid
In a dramatic turn of events on Monday morning, Los Angeles’s beleaguered Democratic Mayor, Karen Bass, found herself at the center of a federal immigration enforcement operation in MacArthur Park. The park, situated in the city’s self-proclaimed sanctuary zone, became the backdrop for a showdown between local leadership and federal authorities.
Federal agents, accompanied by military personnel, launched a large-scale immigration raid in this area, known for its significant MS-13 gang presence. Eyewitness reports detailed a heavy federal presence as agents moved in, prompting Mayor Bass to spring into action.
BREAKING: We are with hundreds of federal agents and military as a massive federal immigration enforcement operation is underway in the MacArthur Park area of the sanctuary city of Los Angeles, an area with heavy MS-13 influence. Mayor Bass has demanded raids stop, Feds respond… pic.twitter.com/g4osPOL6mr
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) July 7, 2025
Without hesitation, Bass confronted federal agents on the scene, insisting that the operation cease immediately.
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BREAKING: LA Mayor Karen Bass just arrived on scene. She is speaking with Border Patrol. pic.twitter.com/3ibCu5uLKf
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) July 7, 2025
“They need to leave and they need to leave right now!” Bass exclaimed, asserting her authority amidst the chaos.
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“They need to leave and they need to leave right now!” @MayorOfLA @KarenBassLA arrives at MacArthur Park as federal agents raid the area.
She demands to speak to the person in charge and is given a cell phone to speak with leadership.
Video via @FOXLA’s @sdprod pic.twitter.com/uKyv0EgyAT
— Elex Michaelson (@Elex_Michaelson) July 7, 2025
According to a report from Fox 11 Los Angeles, the operation unfolded late Monday morning as federal agents surrounded the iconic park located at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and S. Alvarado Street.
Aerial footage captured by SkyFOX showcased a significant number of agents on the ground, as well as a black Department of Homeland Security helicopter hovering above. Agents arrived in armored vehicles and on horseback, signifying the seriousness of the operation. By 11:07 a.m., Mayor Bass, clad in a powder blue suit, arrived at the scene, quickly surrounded by both media and federal agents. Shortly thereafter, she departed in a city-issued vehicle, leaving questions about the outcome of her confrontation.
