"Having successfully gotten their photo ops, the National Guard receded from the streets of Los Angeles, but an aggressive border patrol, with an eye on raising arrest numbers, has taken their place. In the South Bay, an activist group has formed to monitor where raids are happening, who's conducting them, and try to help residents keep themselves safe. Guest: Alexander Sammon, politics writer for Slate."
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After the National Guard withdrew from Los Angeles streets, Border Patrol intensified enforcement with a focus on raising arrest numbers. In the South Bay, community members organized the Harbor Area Peace Patrol to monitor where raids occur, identify which agencies carry them out, and warn and assist undocumented neighbors. Volunteers observe parking lots and public spaces, document enforcement actions, provide safety information, and help residents avoid potentially dangerous encounters with agents. The group's combination of local vigilance, documentation, and direct support aims to reduce arrests and protect vulnerable community members.
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