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June 16, 2025
Crime
News

Suspect in Minnesota Lawmaker’s Assassination Captured.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A man suspected of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another surrendered to police after a massive two-day manhunt.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Suspect Vance Luther Boelter, victims Melissa and Mark Hortman, and John and Yvette Hoffman.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The shootings occurred early Saturday in the northern Minneapolis suburbs, with the suspect apprehended Sunday near his home in rural Sibley County.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This cannot be the norm. It cannot be the way that we deal with our political differences.” – Gov. Tim Walz.

🎯IMPACT: The attacks have heightened concerns over political violence and left the state mourning the loss of prominent leaders.

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Vance Luther Boelter, the suspect in a series of shootings that left former Minnesota Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman (D) and her husband, Mark, dead, and injured Senator John Hoffman (D) and his wife, Yvette, was arrested Sunday, June 15. The arrest followed an extensive manhunt involving 20 tactical teams, helicopters, and officers on foot.

Authorities say Boelter posed as a police officer, using a vehicle altered to resemble a police car. He allegedly targeted the Hoffmans first, shooting them at their home in Champlin early Saturday. Hours later, he fatally shot the Hortmans at their home in Brooklyn Park as police arrived on the scene, prompting him to flee.

Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley described the operation to capture Boelter as “the largest manhunt in the state’s history.” Officers eventually located Boelter in the woods near his abandoned vehicle. He surrendered without incident, crawling to officers before being taken into custody.

Drew Evans, superintendent of the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, credited officers’ quick response at the Hortman residence with preventing further violence.

The attacks have drawn nationwide attention, with Gov. Tim Walz (D) condemning the violence and calling for unity, saying, “This cannot be the norm. It cannot be the way that we deal with our political differences.”

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D) shared a statement from Yvette Hoffman, who expressed gratitude for public support, adding that both she and her husband are recovering from multiple gunshot wounds. “We are gutted and devastated by the loss of Melissa and Mark,” Hoffman wrote.

The motivation for the attack remains unclear. Officials found “No Kings” fliers in the seat of the suspect’s vehicle, but a list of Democrat lawmakers and pro-abortion activists was also reportedly found. Writings, possibly some sort of manifesto, have also been reported, but investigators have released no details.

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June 14, 2025
Lauren Gallagher
Crime
Immigration

Congress Investigating Role of Paid Agitators in Pro-Illegal Immigrant Riots.

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❓What Happened: An investigation is underway into agitators allegedly being requested or even paid to participate in pro-illegal immigrant riots.

👥 Who’s Involved: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), Crowds on Demand.

📍Where & When: Los Angeles, California, and other U.S. cities impacted by pro-migrant riots, June 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “We’re not here to negotiate with criminals. Break the law, attack our agents—you will be arrested, prosecuted, and held accountable. No exceptions,” said CBP.

⚠️ Impact: Suspect organizations will be investigated for their involvement in the riots.

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The pro-illegal immigrant riots in California and other states have sparked an ongoing investigation after the involvement of paid agitators was alleged. Crowds on Demand, a California-based advocacy group that provides crowds for protests, has received “numerous high-budget requests” to get involved with the demonstrations in Los Angeles and other cities, but has supposedly declined participation.

The company refused to intervene in the riots in Los Angeles and stated they did “not want to get close to any form of illegal activity, including violence, vandalism, or blocking off roads without a permit.”

Law enforcement is currently trying to determine who is responsible for organizing the attacks. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has warned that anyone who does not uphold the law will be held accountable: “We’re not here to negotiate with criminals. Break the law, attack our agents—you will be arrested, prosecuted, and held accountable. No exceptions.”

Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO), chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism, has revealed that the committee has been sending letters to organizations suspected of being involved in the riots. The letters demand records from November 5, 2024, onwards. Organizations that fail to comply will face further action.

“Let me be clear: bankrolling civil unrest is not protected speech. It is aiding and abetting criminal conduct. Accordingly, you must immediately cease and desist any further involvement in the organization, funding or promotion of these unlawful activities,” the letter states.

Sen. Hawley and Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) have raised particular concerns about the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) and its role in organizing and funding pro-illegal immigrant disorder. Whether CHIRLA provided financial or logistical support to protestors, including those allegedly involved in violence or illegal activity, is under investigation.

Kiley has questioned CHIRLA’s funding, noting, “The ‘nonprofit’ behind the LA riots donated almost $500,000 to support Newsom’s campaign. It then received $34 million in state funding,” adding: “I’m sure this is all a coincidence.”

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June 13, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
Corruption
Crime

USAID Official Pleads Guilty After $550m Bribery Scheme Uncovered.

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❓What Happened: A former United States Agency for International Development (USAID) official and others have pleaded guilty to a bribery scheme that spanned over a decade and involved over $550 million.

👥 Who’s Involved: USAID, Roderick Watson, Walter Barnes, Darryl Britt, Paul Young, Justice Department Criminal Division Chief Matthew Galeotti, U.S. Attorney Kelly Hayes.

📍 Where & When: According to a Department of Justice (DOJ) press release, the four men pled guilty to the scheme on June 12.

💬 Key Quote: “Watson was entrusted to serve the interests of the American people—not his own.” — U.S. Attorney Kelly Hayes.

⚠️ Impact: The four men face lengthy sentences, including up to 15 years in prison for the former USAID official.

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A former U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) official and three corporate executives have pleaded guilty in a decade-long bribery scheme involving more than $550 million in government contracts. Two contractors—Apprio, Inc. and PM Consulting Group LLC (d/b/a Vistant)—admitted criminal liability and agreed Thursday to deferred prosecution deals with the Justice Department.

Roderick Watson, a former USAID contracting officer based in Maryland, admitted to accepting bribes from corporate executives in exchange for steering contracts to Apprio and Vistant. He was bribed with cash, electronics, luxury suite basketball tickets, mortgage payments, and favors for relatives. The bribes were often funneled through Paul Young, president of a subcontractor working with both companies.

Walter Barnes, president of Vistant, and Darryl Britt, president of Apprio, also pleaded guilty. Barnes admitted to both bribery and securities fraud. In 2022, he and Watson misled a small business investment company into issuing a $14 million loan to Vistant, enabling Barnes to pay himself a $10 million dividend. In 2023, Britt fraudulently induced a private equity firm to invest $4 million in Apprio while concealing years of bribery.

“Watson was entrusted to serve the interests of the American people—not his own,” said U.S. Attorney Kelly Hayes. “His criminal actions for his own personal gain undermine the integrity of our public institutions.”

Justice Department Criminal Division Chief Matthew Galeotti added: “Their scheme violated the public trust by undermining the integrity of the federal government’s procurement process.”

Watson faces up to 15 years in prison at his October 6 sentencing. Barnes, Britt, and Young each face up to five years when sentenced later this year. Apprio will pay $500,000 and Vistant $100,000 under civil settlements.

The case comes after President Donald J. Trump gutted USAID, as the agency was spending vast sums of taxpayer cash on woke projects across the globe.

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June 13, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Trump Can Maintain National Guard Presence in L.A., Appeals Court Rules.

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❓What Happened: The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily halted a federal judge’s order requiring President Donald J. Trump to return control of National Guard troops to California Governor Gavin Newsom (D).

👥 Who’s Involved: President Trump, Governor Newsom, U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer, and the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

📍 Where & When: San Francisco, California; ruling issued Thursday, with a hearing set for June 17.

💬 Key Quote: “The district court has no authority to usurp the President’s authority as Commander in Chief,” White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly stated.

⚠️ Impact: The decision delays the return of National Guard control to Newsom, leaving federalized troops in place amid ongoing pro-illegal immigrant riots.

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The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday temporarily blocked a federal judge’s order requiring President Donald J. Trump to relinquish control of California National Guard troops that are deployed to Los Angeles to protect federal property and personnel amid ongoing pro-illegal immigrant riots. The appellate court announced it would hold a hearing on the matter on June 17, just hours before the lower court’s order was set to take effect on Friday at noon.

U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer had earlier ruled that the deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles violated the Tenth Amendment and exceeded the president’s statutory authority under Title 10 of the U.S. Code. His decision applied only to the National Guard, not the Marines, who were also stationed nearby but had not yet been deployed to the streets.

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D), who had sought an emergency halt to the Guard’s involvement in protecting ICE, praised Breyer’s initial ruling as a victory for state authority. “Today was really about a test of democracy, and today we passed the test,” Newsom said, shortly before the appellate court intervened.

The White House criticized the district court’s decision, calling it “unprecedented” and a threat to federal personnel. “The district court has no authority to usurp the President’s authority as Commander in Chief,” White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly stated. The administration pledged to appeal the decision and expressed confidence in ultimately prevailing.

The deployment of federalized National Guard troops was authorized by President Trump under Title 10, which allows such action in limited circumstances, including rebellion or threats to federal law enforcement. However, Judge Breyer claimed that the Los Angeles riots did not meet the legal definition of a rebellion.

Meanwhile, approximately 700 Marines have been undergoing civil disturbance training at a base in Orange County, with 140 expected to replace National Guard troops in Los Angeles within 24 hours.

California’s lawsuit against the federal government argues that the president improperly bypassed the state in issuing orders to the National Guard. The Justice Department (DOJ) maintains that Trump’s actions are not subject to judicial review, citing historical precedents where courts refrained from intervening in military deployments.

Riots over federal immigration raids have intensified in Los Angeles and spread to other cities, including Seattle and New York.

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June 13, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Denies Smuggling Charges in Court.

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❓What Happened: Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national, pleaded not guilty to federal human smuggling charges after being returned to the U.S. following a protracted legal fight over his deportation to El Salvador.

👥 Who’s Involved: Kilmar Abrego Garcia, his wife Jennifer Vasquez Sura, Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes, and federal prosecutors.

📍 Where & When: Nashville, Tennessee; June 13, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says Abrego Garcia “abused undocumented alien females… who were under his control while transporting them,” and “solicited nude photographs and videos of a minor [and] played a role in the murder of a rival gang member’s mother.”

⚠️ Impact: The case involves allegations of human smuggling, gang affiliation, and other serious crimes, raising questions about the motivations behind the prosecution and the handling of deportation cases.

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a 29-year-old Salvadoran national, entered a not guilty plea on human smuggling charges in a Nashville courtroom last week. His case follows a controversial deportation and subsequent return to the United States after a protracted legal battle.

Abrego Garcia, who appeared in court wearing a red jumpsuit, faces accusations of participating in a years-long conspiracy to transport illegal immigrants from Texas. A federal grand jury in Tennessee indicted him on two counts: conspiracy to transport aliens and unlawful transportation of illegal immigrants. Prosecutors have also alleged that he is a member of the MS-13 gang and has been involved in violent crimes, including murder, as well as trafficking women, children, firearms, and narcotics.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi laid out the allegations last week, stating that Abrego Garcia had “abused undocumented alien females… who were under his control while transporting them,” and “solicited nude photographs and videos of a minor [and] played a role in the murder of a rival gang member’s mother.”

The Salvadoran father was initially deported in March after being detained during a traffic stop. He spent nearly three months in a Salvadoran prison. Federal judges and the Supreme Court later ordered his return to the U.S.

Jennifer Vasquez Sura, Abrego Garcia’s wife, addressed supporters outside the courthouse on June 13. “To all the families still fighting to be reunited… Kilmar wants you to have faith,” she said. She relayed her husband’s message of perseverance and gratitude to those advocating for his case. Notably, Vasquez Sura had previously filed for a protective order against her husband in 2021, alleging that Abrego Garcia had beaten her on several occasions.

Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes will decide whether Abrego Garcia will remain in custody as he awaits trial.

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June 13, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Migrants Escape Custody Amid Detention Center Riot.

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❓What Happened: At least four migrants are missing following a disturbance at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey.

👥 Who’s Involved: Around 50 detainees reportedly participated in the unrest; Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the GEO Group are linked to the facility’s operation.

📍 Where & When: The incident occurred on June 12 at Delaney Hall, Newark, New Jersey, during a disturbance over meal quality and delivery.

💬 Key Quote: “It’s about the food, and some of the detainees were getting aggressive and it turned violent,” said Mustafa Cetin, an attorney representing a migrant at the facility.

⚠️ Impact: Democrats are capitalizing on the riot and detainee escape.

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At least four illegal immigrant detainees are unaccounted for after a riot broke out at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in New Jersey. The unrest reportedly began as detainees expressed frustration over food quality and delivery, leading to a group tearing down a wall in a dormitory area. Subsequently, a number of far-left, pro-illegal immigrant demonstrators gathered outside the facility, blocking law enforcement officers and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from exiting to search for the detainees.

It is believed that detainees used makeshift ropes made from bedsheets to descend from a third-floor window. Mustafa Cetin, an attorney for one of the illegal immigrants, stated, “It’s about the food, and some of the detainees were getting aggressive, and it turned violent.” He added that the breached wall was “not very strong,” enabling the detainees to push it down.

Approximately 50 detainees are believed to have been involved in the riot.


Delaney Hall, the largest migrant detention center on the East Coast with a capacity of 1,000 beds, reopened in May under a 15-year, $1 billion contract between ICE and GEO Group. The facility has been a focal point of far-left activism, with protestors and local officials raising supposed concerns over the treatment of illegal immigrants and the privatization of detention services.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka stated, “We are concerned about reports of what has transpired at Delaney Hall this evening, ranging from withholding food and poor treatment, to uprising and escaped detainees.” He called for increased oversight and transparency from GEO Group and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

In May, Mayor Baraka and three Democrat members of Congress attempted to visit the facility, citing oversight rights under federal law. The visit resulted in Baraka’s brief arrest for trespassing, though the charges were later dropped. However, earlier this week, a federal grand jury indicted Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) on three federal charges for allegedly interfering with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during the same visit.

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June 12, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Rioters Attack Seattle Police with Rocks, Fireworks During Pro-Illegal Immigrant Protest.

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❓What Happened: Pro-illegal immigrant riots in Seattle, Washington, escalated into violence, with fireworks, rocks, and bottles thrown at police. Fires were set, and barricades were erected.

👥 Who’s Involved: Antifa-aligned rioters, Seattle Police Department (SPD), federal agents, and local journalists.

📍 Where & When: Wednesday night, outside the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in downtown Seattle, following a rally at Cal Anderson Park.

💬 Key Quote: Journalist Brandi Kruse reported, “Protesters lit off one of these massive fireworks right in the middle of the Seattle Police bike line. I would be shocked if officers didn’t get injured.”

⚠️ Impact: Eight arrests were made. Fires and vandalism disrupted downtown Seattle, requiring police and fire crews to respond under difficult conditions.

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Pro-illegal immigrant riots turned violent in another American city on Wednesday night, as agitators targeted police officers and federal property in downtown Seattle, Washington. The unrest, which began with a rally at Cal Anderson Park, culminated in fires, vandalism, and attacks on law enforcement near the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building.

The evening began at 7 PM with a gathering in Capitol Hill, where participants carried mass-printed signs, Mexican flags, and wore masks. Marching through Capitol Hill and First Hill, the group converged on the federal building, where tensions escalated after 9:30 PM.

By 9:45 PM, rioters, many dressed in black bloc attire, had set fires at makeshift barricades and hurled fireworks, rocks, and bottles at police. Seattle Police Department (SPD) declared the scene a “full-scale riot” and issued dispersal orders, deploying tear gas and bike lines to regain control.

“There’s a little something in the air,” journalist Brandi Kruse reported from the scene. “Protesters lit off one of these massive fireworks right in the middle of the Seattle Police bike line. I would be shocked if officers didn’t get injured.”

A dumpster fire at a nearby intersection required fire crews to respond under SPD protection, as rioters continued to throw projectiles. One man intervened to save an American flag from being burned by the crowd.

SPD confirmed eight arrests were made during the chaos. The riot followed similar unrest on Tuesday when demonstrators removed and burned American flags, barricaded driveways with scooters, and physically confronted federal agents and journalists. Two arrests were made during Tuesday’s incidents.

Authorities had warned earlier in the day that radicals might exploit the rally to commit violence or property damage. Businesses and residents in the area were advised to secure their property and remain vigilant.

The situation was brought under control by approximately 11:30 PM, with the crowd dispersed and fires extinguished. Another protest is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, with police again warning of potential disruptions and criminal activity.

SPD continues to urge the public to report real-time incidents of violence or vandalism by calling 911.

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June 12, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Court to Review Trump’s Deployment of National Guard, Marines in LA.

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❓What Happened: A federal court hearing is taking place in San Francisco regarding President J. Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles amid violent riots over immigration enforcement.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Donald Trump, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D), Senior U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), National Guard troops, and Marines.

📍 Where & When: Thursday; protests occurred in Los Angeles over the weekend following ICE raids last week.

💬 Key Quote: The Trump administration referred to Newsom’s lawsuit as a “crass political stunt endangering American lives.”

⚠️ Impact: The deployment of 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines has sparked a legal battle, raising questions about federal authority.

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A federal court hearing is scheduled for Thursday to address California Governor Gavin Newsom’s (D) lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles following violent riots over immigration enforcement operations.

The protests erupted over the weekend after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted raids last week, leading to the detention and deportation of illegal immigrants. In response, Trump sent 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to the city despite objections from Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, both Democrats.

Newsom filed a lawsuit against the federal government, arguing that Trump’s actions overstep presidential authority and infringe on state powers. Newsom contends that the deployment, initially intended to protect federal buildings, has expanded to include support for immigration enforcement, which he claims could escalate tensions further.

Senior U.S. District Court Judge Charles R. Breyer—the younger brother of former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer—on Tuesday declined Newsom’s request to immediately limit the National Guard’s law enforcement activities to federal properties. Instead, Breyer scheduled a hearing for Thursday in San Francisco federal court.

The Trump administration dismissed the lawsuit as a politically motivated move, with officials stating on Wednesday that it jeopardizes public safety. “This is a crass political stunt endangering American lives,” a spokesman for the administration said.

As of now, the National Guard has had limited interaction with protesters, while Marines have not been observed in Los Angeles. Military officials confirmed on Tuesday that some National Guard members are stationed near federal agents to provide protection. Although the Guard can temporarily detain individuals who attack officers, arrests remain the responsibility of law enforcement.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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June 12, 2025
William Upton
Crime
Immigration

WATCH: Feds Ram Car of Allged Anti-ICE Rioter After Assault on Border Agent.

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❓ What Happened: Federal law enforcement executed a pincer maneuver to arrest Christian Damian Cerno-Camacho, an accused Los Angeles rioter who allegedly assaulted a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer, amid violent demonstrations against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detaining illegal aliens.

👥 Who’s Involved: Christian Damian Cerno-Camacho, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), President Donald J. Trump, National Guard, and U.S. Marines.

📍 Where & When: Incident occurred in Los Angeles on June 11, 2025, with DHS announcement and Trump’s deployment following.

💬 Key Quote: “This was a targeted arrest of a violent rioter who punched a CBP officer,” DHS stated.

⚠️ Impact: Trump’s deployment of federal assets to protect ICE personnel and detain rioters counters Democrat inaction and sanctuary policies.

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Federal law enforcement officers executed a pincer maneuver to stop a violent Los Angeles rioter who attempted to flee in a vehicle after allegedly assaulting a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer on Wednesday. The maneuver saw federal law enforcement officers in an SUV drive into the passenger side of the fleeing vehicle, trapping it against another SUV driven by federal agents.

“This was no hit and run. This was a targeted arrest of a violent rioter who punched a CBP officer. When Homeland Security Investigations tried to arrest Christian Damian Cerno-Camacho for the assault, he attempted to flee,” the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced in a post containing video of the incident on X (formerly Twitter). “He was ultimately arrested and taken into custody.”

“Our officers are facing a 413 [percent] increase in assaults against them as they put their lives on the line to arrest murders, rapists, and gang members,” DHS stated, adding: “Secretary [Kristi] Noem’s message to the LA rioters is clear: you will not stop us or slow us down. ICE and our federal law enforcement partners will continue to enforce the law.”

“And if you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” the agency warned.

In response to the violent riots against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) action to deport illegal immigrants in Los Angeles—and the inaction of California’s Democratic political leadership—President Donald J. Trump has deployed 4,000 National Guard soldiers to protect federal agents and property. Additionally, an estimated 700 U.S. Marines are on standby to assist the National Guard if needed.

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June 11, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Illegal Alien Charged With Attempted Murder for Molotov Attack on Cops.

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❓What Happened: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a previously deported illegal immigrant, Emiliano Garduno-Galvez, who allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at law enforcement during riots in Los Angeles, California.

👥 Who’s Involved: Emiliano Garduno-Galvez, ICE officers, Los Angeles rioters, and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.

📍 Where & When: Los Angeles, amid ongoing pro-illegal immigrant riots.

💬 Key Quote: “The Los Angeles rioters will not stop us or slow us down. And if you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.

⚠️ Impact: Garduno-Galvez faces attempted murder charges.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Emiliano Garduno-Galvez, a previously deported illegal immigrant from Mexico, who allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at law enforcement officers during violent riots in Los Angeles, California. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the arrest on June 11, stating that Garduno-Galvez now faces charges of attempted murder.

The riots in Los Angeles erupted following ICE raids conducted in the city last week. Protesters engaged in destructive activities, including setting vehicles ablaze, throwing projectiles at police, vandalizing property, and looting businesses. Rioters also targeted the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) headquarters downtown.

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin condemned Garduno-Galvez, stating, “Emiliano Garduno-Galvez is a criminal illegal alien from Mexico who threatened the lives of federal law enforcement officers by attacking them with a Molotov cocktail during the violent riots in Los Angeles.” She added, “The Los Angeles rioters will not stop us or slow us down. And if you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

According to DHS, Garduno-Galvez has a prior criminal record, including a 2024 arrest for grand theft near Anaheim and a DUI in Long Beach. He had been deported previously but returned illegally.

The riots in Los Angeles are part of a larger wave of demonstrations across the United States, with unrest reported in cities such as Asheville, North Carolina, and Chicago, Illinois. The riots are a response to ICE enforcement operations, which, according to DHS, have resulted in the arrest of “hundreds of illegal aliens,” many of whom have serious criminal convictions.

DHS highlighted the severity of the criminal records among those arrested, noting that suspects are accused of crimes ranging from robbery and child rape to second-degree murder. A statement from DHS described ICE officers as removing “the worst of the worst” from Los Angeles streets.

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