U.S. Immigration Raids in Los Angeles: Impact on Refugee Families and Asylum Seekers
The Refugee Community in Los Angeles: An Overview
Los Angeles is home to a large and vibrant refugee community, many of whom arrived seeking safety from persecution, conflict, or economic hardship. These communities often face significant barriers, including language difficulties, limited access to legal resources, and fears stemming from harsh enforcement policies.
Recent ICE Raids in Los Angeles Targeting Refugee Families
The Incident at a Community Church
Last week, community leader and pastor Ara Torosian received distressing calls from members of his Farsi-speaking congregation. ICE agents arrived at their homes, detaining families, including a woman who experienced a medical emergency during her arrest. Footage captured by Torosian shows masked agents restraining a woman and her husband, both recent asylum seekers.
June 28, 2025 | 12:16 pm
