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May 1, 2025
William Upton
Immigration
Lawfare

Biden Judge Blocking Illegal Immigrant Deportations Faces Conflict of Interest Allegations.

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❓What Happened: The husband of far-left U.S. District Court Judge Jennifer L. Thurston—who issued a preliminary injunction on Tuesday barring U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) operating within her court jurisdiction from stopping and detaining suspected illegal immigrants without a warrant—has a history of promoting mass immigration and appears to draw significant business from real estate investors that cater to the illegal immigrant and migrant communities. The revelation raises significant concerns as to whether Judge Thurston is ignoring a conflict of interest by presiding over a case dealing with the Trump administration’s efforts to deport the millions of illegal immigrants currently residing in the United States.

👥 Who’s Involved: U.S. District Court Judge Jennifer L. Thurston; her husband, Marc A Thurston, a real estate broker and investment advisor in California’s Central Valley; President Donald J. Trump, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, and federal immigration officials with the CBP.

📍 Where & When: Judge Thurston issued the preliminary injunction on Tuesday, April 27, while investigative journalist Laura Loomer revealed her husband’s business and advocacy ties to illegal immigrants on Thursday, May 1.

💬 Key Quote: “You just can’t walk up to people with brown skin and say, ‘Give me your papers, ‘” Judge Thurston declared during a hearing prior to her ruling.

⚠️ Impact: The injunction temporarily prevents federal immigration officials from stopping and detaining suspected illegal immigrants in the U.S. District Court’s Eastern District of California. However, if a conflict of interest due to her husband’s business interests can be demonstrated, it could force the far-left judge off the case and render the injunction invalid.

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A far-left U.S. District Court judge, who is temporarily barring the Trump administration from stopping and detaining suspected illegal immigrants in the Eastern District of California, is facing allegations that she ignored a potential conflict of interest that could bias how she presides over the matter. Judge Jennifer L. Thurston, appointed to the bench by former President Joe Biden in 2021, likely enjoys financial benefits drawn from the revenue produced by her husband Marc A. Thurston’s real estate brokerage, which appears to cater to landlords and property investors renting to illegal immigrants and migrant workers in California’s Central Valley.

Investigative journalist Laura Loomer revealed Marc Thurston’s business entanglements with illegal immigrants and migrant workers early on Thursday, highlighting that the real estate broker has made numerous public posts critical of the Trump administration’s crackdown on migrants unlawfully residing in the U.S. Additionally, Loomer notes that Judge Thurston’s husband has made multiple social media posts arguing the deporation operations in California will cause significant disruptions in the Central Valley’s real estate market.

“Changes in immigration policies could disrupt the rental market in the Central Valley, California. With 50% of agricultural workers renting and up to 30% of construction labor undocumented, up to 9,500 people could be displaced from their homes,” Mr. Thurston wrote in a post on LinkedIn three months ago. He added, “Landlords, stay proactive—vacancies may spike, and it’s crucial to keep your tenants happy and ready to adapt. Prepare for potential shifts and secure your investments! Let’s plan ahead.”

Notably, Title 28 of the U.S. Code, which lays out the guidelines for the Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, stipulates in clear terms that spousal business interests can present a disqualifying conflict of interest for federal judges. 28 U.S. Code § 455 (b)(4) states that a federal judge “shall disqualify himself in any proceeding in which… He knows that he, individually or as a fiduciary, or his spouse or minor child residing in his household, has a financial interest in the subject matter in controversy or in a party to the proceeding, or any other interest that could be substantially affected by the outcome of the proceeding.”

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6 hours ago
Health
News

CDC Centers Out, New ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Agency In at RFK’s HHS.

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❓What Happened: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed a fiscal year 2026 budget that consolidates divisions and establishes a new agency, the Administration for a Healthy America (AHA), with a $20.6 billion budget.

👥 Who’s Involved: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., HHS, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and various health organizations.

📍 Where & When: United States; budget request released last Friday for FY 2026.

💬 Key Quote: “The United States remains the sickest developed nation despite spending $4.5 trillion annually on health care.” — HHS press secretary Emily Hilliard.

⚠️ Impact: The CDC’s budget would be cut nearly in half, with significant reductions to chronic disease, global health, and HIV/AIDS programs, and the NIH faces a 40 percent funding cut.

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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has unveiled its fiscal year 2026 budget, proposing a major consolidation of its divisions and introducing a new public health agency, the Administration for a Healthy America (AHA). This reorganization would reduce HHS’s 28 divisions to 15, with the AHA receiving a $20.6 billion budget to support Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.‘s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda.

The AHA aims to address the root causes of chronic diseases, shifting focus from individual programs to broader prevention strategies. This restructuring would eliminate the CDC’s Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, which received $1.4 billion in FY 2024. Instead, the AHA would oversee primary care, environmental health, mental health, and nutrition initiatives. Nearly $1 billion of the CDC’s funding would be redirected to the new agency.

The CDC’s overall budget would drop from $9.2 billion in fiscal year 2024 to $4.2 billion. The budget also proposes a 40 percent cut to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the dissolution of agencies like the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. HIV/AIDS prevention and research programs would be consolidated under the AHA, with funding reduced by nearly $1 billion compared to 2024 allocations.

Global health programs are also affected, with the CDC’s Global Health Center eliminated. Its $711 million FY 2024 budget would be replaced with $239 million for global health protection under a new budget line.

HHS press secretary Emily Hilliard said of the budget proposal, “The United States remains the sickest developed nation despite spending $4.5 trillion annually on health care.”

Congressional subcommittees will review the budget before the House and Senate craft their own resolutions later this year.

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7 hours ago
Immigration
News

House Bill Proposes Deportation for Non-Citizen Rioters in LA.

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❓What Happened: House Republicans, led by Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), introduced a bill targeting non-citizens involved in violent anti-law enforcement riots for deportation.

👥 Who’s Involved: Rep. Crenshaw, President Donald J. Trump, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D), and U.S. Marines.

📍 Where & When: Los Angeles, California; ongoing tensions following violent protests.

💬 Key Quote: “In our minds, you’ve violated that sort of social contract with the United States at that point,” said Crenshaw, regarding foreigners, including legal residents, participating in riots.

⚠️ Impact: The legislation would allow for the deportation of non-citizens involved in violent riots during declared emergencies, permanently barring them from the U.S.

IN FULL:

House Republicans, led by Representative Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), are advancing a new legislative proposal aimed at deporting non-citizens who engage in violent anti-law enforcement riots. The bill, if enacted, would apply to individuals convicted of assault, battery, or similar acts against law enforcement during periods of declared emergencies, permanently barring them from re-entering the United States.

Crenshaw explained, “When you go to prison, you’re losing your liberty… in the case of people here legally but committing acts of violence during a national emergency… that should have an effect and be on the list of things that allows for revocation of your status.”

The proposed legislation would encompass legal permanent residents, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) beneficiaries. It would be activated during emergency declarations made by federal, state, or local leaders.

This initiative comes amid escalating unrest in Los Angeles, where protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations turned violent. Demonstrators reportedly set American flags and vehicles ablaze, prompting police to use rubber bullets and pepper spray to disperse crowds.

In response to the turmoil, President Donald J. Trump deployed the National Guard and ordered 700 U.S. Marines to the region, despite opposition from California Governor Gavin Newsom. The Marines are currently training in Seal Beach for further deployment, according to a U.S. defense official.

Crenshaw emphasized that his legislation would provide the federal government with more tools to address such situations. “It would give the administration the option to say… half of them are U.S. citizens, OK, you’re going to jail for rioting. Maybe another quarter are illegals, well, that’s easy, you can deport them. But what about the other quarter? That might be… legal aliens here rioting against America for enforcing our immigration laws.”

The White House has expressed interest in the bill, though officials have declined to comment directly. Currently, legal U.S. residents can lose their status if convicted of crimes such as murder or drug trafficking. Crenshaw’s proposal would add violent rioting during emergencies to that list.

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8 hours ago
News
War

UK Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Govt Members, Trump Admin Responds.

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❓What Happened: The British government imposed sanctions on two Israeli government ministers, citing their comments on Gaza.

👥 Who’s Involved: Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich; British Foreign Secretary David Lammy.

📍 Where & When: Sanctions announced in the United Kingdom amidst the ongoing Gaza conflict.

💬 Key Quote: Foreign Secretary Lammy stated, “These actions are not acceptable. This is why we have taken action now—to hold those responsible to account.”

⚠️ Impact: Travel bans and asset freezes for the ministers; Israel criticized the British decision as “outrageous,” and the Trump administration in the U.S. was also critical.

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Britain’s far-left government has announced sanctions against two Israeli government ministers, citing their remarks related to the Gaza conflict. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir will face travel restrictions barring entry into the United Kingdom, alongside asset freezes.

The measures, revealed by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party, were justified on the grounds that the two officials had allegedly “incited extremist violence and serious abuses of Palestinian human rights.”

“These actions are not acceptable. This is why we have taken action now—to hold those responsible to account,” Lammy said.

The two ministers each lead right-wing parties vital for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to remain in power. They have called for Palestinians to be resettled outside of Gaza, and are accused of “inciting” violence in the West Bank.

In response, Israeli officials condemned the sanctions. A statement from Israel described the move as “outrageous,” arguing that elected representatives and government members should not be subjected to such measures.

In the U.S., Secretary of State Marco Rubio was also critical, saying, “These sanctions do not advance U.S.-led efforts to achieve a ceasefire, bring all hostages home, and end the war.”

The sanctions come as the United Kingdom and other Western nations increase pressure on Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Lammy reiterated the British government’s broader goals, including achieving a ceasefire, securing the release of hostages held by Hamas, and advancing humanitarian aid. He also reaffirmed the British government’s commitment to pursuing a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The move comes after Labour Party Members of Parliament (MPs) were kicked out of Israel in April. Two politicians, known for their anti-Israel views, were denied entry into the Jewish state, leading to a condemnation of Israel’s actions by Foreign Secretary Lammy.

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8 hours ago
Breaking
Media

BREAKING: Moran Out at ABC, Network Confirms Suspended Anchor Gone for Good.

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❓What Happened: ABC News has decided not to renew the contract of longtime correspondent Terry Moran following a social media post critical of President Donald J. Trump and senior White House official Stephen Miller.

👥 Who’s Involved: Terry Moran, ABC News, President Donald Trump, Stephen Miller, Vice President J.D. Vance.

📍 Where & When: Announcement made Tuesday; Moran’s contract was set to expire Friday.

💬 Key Quote: “We are at the end of our agreement with Terry Moran, and based on his recent post—which was a clear violation of ABC News policies—we have made the decision to not renew,” said an ABC News spokesman.

⚠️ Impact: ABC News is attempting to demonstrate a commitment to objectivity under the Trump administration, having cultivated a reputation for strong liberal bias.

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ABC News has announced it will not renew the contract of senior national correspondent Terry Moran following a social media post that violated the network’s standards. Moran, who has been with ABC News for 28 years, made a now-deleted comment on X (formerly Twitter) referring to President Donald J. Trump and Deputy White House Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller as “world-class haters.”

The network confirmed the decision on Tuesday, stating, “We are at the end of our agreement with Terry Moran, and based on his recent post—which was a clear violation of ABC News policies—we have made the decision to not renew.” A spokesman claimed, “At ABC News, we hold all of our reporters to the highest standards of objectivity, fairness and professionalism, and we remain committed to delivering straightforward, trusted journalism.”

Moran’s contract was set to expire on Friday, according to an anonymous source familiar with the matter. The journalist, who has held various roles during his tenure, recently interviewed with President Trump in the Oval Office.

The controversy erupted Sunday night when Moran posted a late-night message describing Miller as “a man who is richly endowed with the capacity for hatred.” Although the post was quickly deleted, screenshots circulated widely online, prompting backlash from Trump allies. Vice President J.D. Vance labeled the remarks “an absolutely vile smear.”

Moran was suspended by ABC News shortly after the post, and the network’s decision to sever ties followed days later. He has not yet commented publicly on the matter.

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9 hours ago
Immigration
Politics

Democrat Black Caucus Leader Wants Trump Impeached for Deploying Troops in LA.

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❓What Happened: Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY) is suggesting President Donald J. Trump’s troop deployment to Los Angeles amid pro-illegal immigrant riots could be grounds for impeachment.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Trump, Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY), Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar (D-CA), and DCCC Chairwoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA).

📍 Where & When: Los Angeles, California, and Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.; statement made Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: Clarke stated, “Well, you know, I believe it is [grounds for impeachment]. I definitely believe it is, but we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it.”

⚠️ Impact: Democrats remain divided on pursuing impeachment, with party leaders in Congress largely dismissing several earlier attempts to impeach President Trump.

IN FULL:

Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY), chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, suggested Tuesday that President Donald J. Trump’s decision to deploy troops in response to violent pro-illegal immigrant riots in Los Angeles could warrant impeachment. Speaking during a Capitol Hill press conference, Clarke agreed when asked if Trump’s actions, described by Democrats as “lawlessness” and “unconstitutional,” could rise to the level of impeachable offenses.

“Well, you know, I believe it is. I definitely believe it is,” Clarke responded, adding, “but we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it.”

Clarke has also said that “Congressional Democrats stand in full solidarity with the residents of Los Angeles [and] our immigrant sisters and brothers,” pledging to “support every effort to oppose this President’s abuse of power.”

The protests in Los Angeles, which soon escalated into violent riots, prompted Trump to order the deployment of National Guard soldiers and later U.S. Marines to the area. This move led to a legal standoff with California Governor Gavin Newsom (D), who has filed a lawsuit and an emergency restraining order request against the administration to halt the deployment.

Defending his actions, Trump remarked, “Look, if we didn’t get involved, right now, Los Angeles would be burning… Los Angeles right now would be on fire. And we have it in great shape. I am not playing around.”

Despite Clarke’s comments, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar (D-CA) indicated that impeachment is not currently on the agenda for House Democrats. “I’ve said before, from this podium, that House Democrats aren’t focused on impeachment today,” Aguilar stated.

While some Democrats have pushed for impeachment during the current session of Congress, such efforts have failed, with Republicans in control of the House. Aguilar hinted that the situation could change if Democrats regain the majority in the 2026 midterm elections under the leadership of DCCC Chairwoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA).

“There will be plenty of time, when Suzan DelBene guides us to the majority, for us to exercise oversight where we can ask some very difficult questions [about] the policies that the administration is going currently, but right now that isn’t our focus,” Aguilar concluded.

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10 hours ago
William Upton
Immigration
Lawfare

Newsom Seeks Emergency Order Blocking Trump from Using National Guard, Marines to Protect LA.

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❓What Happened: California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has filed an emergency petition with a federal judge asking for a restraining order blocking President Donald J. Trump from deploying National Guard troops and the U.S. Marines onto the streets of Los Angeles.

👥 Who’s Involved: Gov. Newsom, President Trump, U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer, Pete Hegseth, the California National Guard, the U.S. Marines, and violent rioters.

📍 Where & When: The emergency request was filed on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “They must be stopped, immediately,” attorneys for the State of California wrote in the filing.

⚠️ Impact: If Jude Breyer grants the restraining order, the Trump administration would effectively be barred from using National Guard troops and U.S. Marines to protect federal officials and property in the city.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has filed an emergency petition with a federal judge asking for a restraining order blocking President Donald J. Trump from deploying National Guard troops and the U.S. Marines onto the streets of Los Angeles to quell violent riots and protect federal immigration enforcement agents and property. The move comes on the heels of Newsom’s administration filing a lawsuit on Monday to bar Trump’s Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, from federalizing around 4,000 California National Guard. 

“They must be stopped, immediately,” attorneys for the State of California wrote in the filing, asking that U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer rule in the next two hours. The filing continues: “There is no invasion or rebellion in Los Angeles; there is civil unrest that is no different from episodes that regularly occur in communities throughout the country, and that is capable of being contained by state and local authorities working together.”

“This motion does not seek to prevent any of those forces from protecting the safety of federal buildings or other real property owned or leased by the federal government, or federal personnel on such property,” the Newsom administration concedes in their request.

In addition to deploying the National Guard, the Trump White House has mobilized a battalion of 700 U.S. Marines to assist in the protection of federal property as violent pro-illegal immigrant riots continue in Los Angeles.

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11 hours ago
Education

Top University Selling Private Equity as Trump Cracks Down on Ivy League Activism.

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❓What Happened: Yale University is attempting to sell a significant portion of its private equity and venture capital investments, reportedly up to $6 billion, due to underperformance and federal funding cuts.

👥 Who’s Involved: Yale University, private equity and venture capital firms, and the Trump administration.

📍 Where & When: Yale University, June 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “The investor that was the lead architect of investing in the private equity markets is pulling in its horns,” said Sandeep Dahiya, a finance professor at Georgetown University.

⚠️ Impact: The sale signals challenges for private equity markets, Ivy League endowment strategies, and higher education funding models in light of federal funding reductions.

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Yale University is reportedly nearing the completion of a major sale of private equity and venture capital investments. The Ivy League institution, known for its pioneering approach to endowment management, initially sought buyers for up to $6 billion of its portfolio but now plans to sell approximately $3 billion at a slight discount.

The move comes as Yale faces financial pressures due to the Trump administration’s move to cut federal funding for Ivy League institutions and disappointing returns on its investments. Its $41 billion endowment generated a 5.7 percent return last year, underperforming the broader market indices such as the S&P 500. Over the past decade, Yale’s endowment has achieved an average annual return of 9.5 percent.

Private equity and venture capital investments, which comprise nearly half of Yale’s endowment, have faced challenges in recent years as firms struggle to sell stakes in companies and return cash to investors. These difficulties have contributed to the university’s decision to reduce its exposure to such assets. Additionally, the university faces significant federal funding cuts, though Yale has yet to draw the same level of scrutiny from the Trump White House as fellow Ivy League universities Harvard and Columbia.

“This is a big deal,” commented Sandeep Dahiya, a finance professor at Georgetown University who has studied endowment performance. He added: “The investor that was the lead architect of investing in the private equity markets is pulling in its horns.”

Yale’s strategy of shifting away from traditional stocks and bonds toward long-term private investments has been widely emulated by other institutions.

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12 hours ago
Crime
Immigration

Top LA Official’s Daughters Arrested in Riots, Allegedly Assaulted Police.

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❓What Happened: The twin daughters of a top Los Angeles city official have been arrested for allegedly assaulting law enforcement during the violent pro-illegal immigration riots in the city.

👥 Who’s Involved: Lucia Aguilar Cole, Antonia Aguilar Cole, Rick Cole, Los Angeles rioters, the Los Angeles County Sheriff, and Los Angeles City Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado.

📍 Where & When: The two women were arrested late Sunday evening and are being held on $50,000 bail.

💬 Key Quote: “I’ve just seen pictures of my two daughters on a curb in downtown Los Angeles in handcuffs,” Rick Cole said. “So I’m going to be figuring out where they are so I can go bail them out.”

⚠️ Impact: The arrest of the two women is illustrative of how radical even well-connected far-left public officials have become, and that the riots may have the tacit approval of Democratic officials.

IN FULL:

The twin daughters of a top Los Angeles city official were taken into custody for allegedly assaulting a law enforcement officer with a deadly weapon during the violent pro-illegal immigrant riots in the city. Lucia Aguilar Cole, the Community Growth and Economic Innovation Deputy for the Los Angeles City Council, along with her twin sister, Antonia Aguilar Cole, both 26, were arrested Sunday night.

Their father is Rick Cole, who currently serves as the Deputy Los Angeles City Controller, is a former Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles, the former Mayor of Pasadena, and sits on the Pasadena City Council.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff, the two women were among the protestors throwing rocks from a bridge spanning the 101 Freeway, striking police and vehicles below. At the moment, it is unclear whether the two women are being charged in relation to the rocks hurled at police or for other actions.

“I’ve just seen pictures of my two daughters on a curb in downtown Los Angeles in handcuffs,” Rick Cole told a crowd of demonstrators in Los Angeles on Sunday, adding: “So I’m going to be figuring out where they are so I can go bail them out.”

On Monday, Lucia Aguilar Cole, who uses “they/them” pronouns, was placed on unpaid leave from her role as a staffer with L.A. City Council member Ysabel Jurado. “The allegations are deeply concerning and I take them very seriously,” Councilwoman Jurado said. She added: “While I respect the individual’s right to due process, I hold my team to the highest standards of conduct.”

Jurado herself has drawn controversy for her anti-police statements. During a 2024 campaign event, the far-left city councilwoman responded to a question about abolishing the police, stating: “What’s the rap verse? F**k the police, that’s how I see them.”

Both Lucia and Antonia Aguilar Cole, as of Monday, remained in custody and were being held on $50,000 bail.

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13 hours ago
Crime
News

FBI Identifies Rioter Who Threw Rocks at Feds, Manhunt Underway.

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❓What Happened: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) identified a man who threw rocks into the windshields of federal officers’ cars during pro-illegal immigrant riots in Los Angeles County, California.

👥 Who’s Involved: Elpidio Reyna, a 40-year-old based in Compton; U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli; Attorney General Pam Bondi; FBI; National Guard.

📍 Where & When: Paramount, Los Angeles County, California; June 7-8.

💬 Key Quote: “Elpidio Reyna can run, but he can’t hide… a brazen attack caught on film,” said U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli.

⚠️ Impact: Reyna faces up to eight years in prison if convicted; FBI offers $50,000 reward for information leading to his capture; National Guard and U.S. Marines deployed to address ongoing unrest.

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has identified Elpidio Reyna, a 40-year-old Compton resident, as the rioter seen on video throwing rocks into the windshields of federal officers’ cars during pro-illegal immigrant riots in Los Angeles, California, over the weekend.

According to U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli, Reyna was recorded hurling rocks at federal vehicles in Paramount, injuring one officer and damaging government property. Despite being identified, Reyna remains at large, with the FBI now offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.

“Elpidio Reyna can run, but he can’t hide. He threw rocks at federal officers leaving a command post in Paramount on Saturday, a brazen attack caught on film and that could have resulted in deaths,” Essayli stated in a post on X. Reyna faces charges of assault on a federal officer, which carries a potential prison sentence of up to eight years if convicted.

Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that a search warrant was executed at Reyna’s residence and announced that he would soon be added to the FBI’s Most Wanted list. “He has been identified by the great police work by the FBI,” Bondi said, adding, “If you assault a police officer, if you rob a store, if you loot, if you spit on police officers, we’re coming after you.”

The incident is part of broader unrest that erupted following Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Los Angeles, which targeted illegal aliens convicted of serious offenses, including sex crimes, murder, and weapons charges. In response to escalating violence, President Donald J. Trump authorized the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops and hundreds of U.S. Marines to Los Angeles.

On Truth Social, Trump warned against disrespect toward law enforcement, stating, “IF THEY SPIT, WE WILL HIT, and I promise you they will be hit harder than they have ever been hit before. Such disrespect will not be tolerated!”

Law enforcement has already made dozens of arrests in Los Angeles and San Francisco, with charges ranging from vandalism to assaulting police officers.

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13 hours ago
Crime
Immigration

Woman Filmed Distributing Face Shields, Tactical Gear to LA Rioters.

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❓What Happened: A mystery woman was filmed distributing tactical gear to rioters in Los Angeles, California, during pro-illegal immigrant demonstrations which escalated into riots.

👥 Who’s Involved: The unidentified woman, masked individuals, rioters, law enforcement, President Donald J. Trump, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D).

📍 Where & When: Downtown Los Angeles, amidst four days of unrest in the city.

⚠️ Impact: The distribution of tactical gear to rioters suggests a level of organization in the pro-illegal immigrant riots in California, which have caused widespread destruction and led to disputes between the state and federal government.

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A mystery woman was captured on video handing out tactical gear, including gas masks and riot shields, to rioters in downtown Los Angeles, California, during pro-illegal immigrant demonstrations. The incident occurred near federal buildings as National Guard troops were stationed nearby.

“Bionic Shield” full-face protective gear could be seen being distributed from a pickup truck by the heavyset woman, who appeared to be accompanied by a group of masked agitators. It remains unclear if they are tied to any specific organization as of the time of publication.

Witnesses reported scenes of chaos, with rioters defacing property, burning rubber, and preparing for confrontations with police after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained a number of illegal aliens, including a gang member convicted of a mass shooting at a high school graduation party. The riots saw vehicles torched, rocks thrown at law enforcement, and businesses looted.

President Donald J. Trump has deployed the National Guard and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles to protect federal property and personnel, marking a rare instance of federal troops being activated without a governor’s request. California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the move, calling it an overreach of federal authority and filing a lawsuit against the administration.

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