Activists across Los Angeles County have launched nightly noise demonstrations outside hotels where they believe U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are staying. In many cases, ICE’s presence has not been officially confirmed, but protesters say patterns of vehicle activity and eyewitness accounts suggest federal agents are using the hotels.
The campaign, known as “No Sleep for ICE,” began shortly after ICE launched mass immigration raids on June 6 in predominantly Latino neighborhoods. Agents reportedly wore ski masks, street clothes and tactical gear.
Protests have occurred in cities such as Montebello, Pasadena, Burbank, Whittier, Glendale, Arcadia, Downey, Long Beach and Hacienda Heights. They usually begin around 9 or 10 p.m. and last until early morning. Organizers say the actions are peaceful but intentionally disruptive…