The 2028 Olympics will bring a huge security operation to Los Angeles. Critics worry it’ll leave a police state

Originally published Sept. 15, 2025

When the Olympics and Paralympics come to town in 2028, they’ll bring a massive security operation with them.

Putting on the Games is the equivalent of hosting seven Super Bowls every day for a month, according to organizers. The events will sprawl across Southern California, filling L.A.’s many sports arenas and drawing an expected 15 million people. Law enforcement agencies are preparing for the arrival of athletes and crowds from around the world…

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