Military Show of Force at MacArthur Park Sparks Outrage Amid Immigration Raid Concerns

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On Monday, dozens of federal officers and about 90 members of the California National Guard were deployed to MacArthur Park in Los Angeles, a neighborhood with a large immigrant population, to assist immigration officers during a raid. Mayor Karen Bass criticized the operation as a "political stunt," emphasizing the fear it instilled in local children and the community's perception of the event as a show of force rather than a legitimate law enforcement action. The operation, which included military vehicles and armed soldiers, has drawn significant backlash from local officials and residents, who expressed concerns about its impact on the community and the portrayal of immigrants.