PULSE POINTS:
❓What Happened: Pro-illegal immigrant protests in Los Angeles, California, have escalated into widespread vandalism, arson, and looting. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating funding sources behind the unrest.
👥 Who’s Involved: A Democratic Party-linked NGO network, including groups like CHIRLA and Unión del Barrio, is suspected of organizing protests. Federal agencies, including the FBI, are probing financial ties.
📍 Where & When: Protests and riots began in Los Angeles last week, with unrest spreading over the weekend and into this week. National Guard troops and Marines have been deployed by President Donald J. Trump.
💬 Key Quote: “The FBI is investigating any and all monetary connections responsible for these riots,” said FBI Director Kash Patel.
⚠️ Impact: Nearly 200 NGOs are reportedly coordinating efforts to spread unrest nationwide. Protesters have used equipment like “Bionic Shield” masks, distributed on the streets, raising concerns over organized funding and logistics.
IN FULL:
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a probe into funding sources behind escalating pro-illegal immigrant riots, which have devolved into acts of vandalism, arson, and looting. Federal authorities are examining the role of Democratic Party-linked non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in orchestrating the unrest, which aligns with previous patterns of mobilization by these groups.
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the agency’s focus: “The FBI is investigating any and all monetary connections responsible for these riots,” he said.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons echoed the severity of the situation, stating, “If you have to watch out for a burnt car, that isn’t a peaceful protest, that isn’t America. That’s anarchy.”
Among the organizations identified as key players are the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) and Unión del Barrio, a group described as the Mexican counterpart to Black Lives Matter. Unión del Barrio openly promotes Marxist and communist ideologies in its manifesto. These groups reportedly helped initiate the protests, which quickly escalated into widespread civil unrest.
Reports from riot locations suggest the demonstrations are far from grassroots. Observers noted individuals distributing “Bionic Shield” masks, priced between $30 and $50, which aid rioters in resisting law enforcement. Concerns over the origins of such equipment have prompted calls for further investigation into protest logistics.
President Donald J. Trump has deployed National Guard troops and Marines to restore order in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, nearly 200 NGOs reportedly tied to the Democratic Party’s activist network are coordinating efforts to extend the chaos to other cities across the United States.
Former FBI Executive Assistant Director Chris Piehota emphasized the agency’s focus on tracing financial and logistical networks. “You’re gonna see the FBI make a much more aggressive push into some of those areas to cut off their funding and their logistics.”
As federal investigators probe these connections, some lawmakers are raising concerns about potential foreign influence and ideologically driven funding fueling the violence.
