Homeland ⁣Security Secretary Noem Vows Immigration Crackdown in Los Angeles

Updated June 13,‍ 2025

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem affirmed Thursday ⁤that the Trump administration will persist in its immigration enforcement efforts‍ targeting both undocumented immigrants ⁣and those protesting on⁣ their ⁣behalf in Los Angeles. Noem’s ⁤proclamation comes amid ongoing demonstrations and legal challenges to the‍ administration’s policies.

“We’re ⁢going to‍ stay here and build our operations until we make sure that we liberate the city of Los​ Angeles,” Noem said at a⁢ news conference held⁣ at a federal building in ‍West Los Angeles. The location was chosen away​ from the downtown area where most protests have occurred.

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