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IN THE STREETS
Real people, Real stories, No filter
📍Los Angeles
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Real people, Real stories, No filter
📍Los Angeles
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Outside the Metropolitan Detention Center, I approached a man leaving the building as a group marched nearby to lay flowers for ICE victims. I asked if he worked for ICE. He said no. When asked additional questions, he remained silent and walked away
February 18, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Outside the Metropolitan Detention Center, I approached a man leaving the building as a group marched nearby to lay flowers for ICE victims. I asked if he worked for ICE. He said no. When asked additional questions, he remained silent and walked away
Every Tuesday, the Godmothers of the Disappeared gather outside the detention center to pray for those affected by ICE raids. They commemorate individuals who have been taken into custody and those whose lives were lost.
February 18, 2026 at 6:36 AM
Every Tuesday, the Godmothers of the Disappeared gather outside the detention center to pray for those affected by ICE raids. They commemorate individuals who have been taken into custody and those whose lives were lost.
Jada saw her disabled classmate brutalized and detained by federal agents at the Detention Center. She says students should be able to protest without fear of brutality or arrest. Jada wants more black and brown unity and questions why LAPD, meant to protect the people, is instead deepening distrust
February 17, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Jada saw her disabled classmate brutalized and detained by federal agents at the Detention Center. She says students should be able to protest without fear of brutality or arrest. Jada wants more black and brown unity and questions why LAPD, meant to protect the people, is instead deepening distrust
Aracely of Dare To Struggle SoCal joins kids at the National Student Walkout. She says the way society talks about politics is backwards, and the youth must push for change. She won’t stop until ppl aren’t taken from their homes, police don’t kill without consequence, and housing isn’t unaffordable
February 17, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Aracely of Dare To Struggle SoCal joins kids at the National Student Walkout. She says the way society talks about politics is backwards, and the youth must push for change. She won’t stop until ppl aren’t taken from their homes, police don’t kill without consequence, and housing isn’t unaffordable
Last November, a man was taken by ICE at Home Depot. His baby was in the back seat of the car when agents took him into custody. According to The LA Times, the man was a citizen..
The man was a childhood neighbor of Dahlia’s mother, the student who shared this story with us in the last interview.
The man was a childhood neighbor of Dahlia’s mother, the student who shared this story with us in the last interview.
February 17, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Last November, a man was taken by ICE at Home Depot. His baby was in the back seat of the car when agents took him into custody. According to The LA Times, the man was a citizen..
The man was a childhood neighbor of Dahlia’s mother, the student who shared this story with us in the last interview.
The man was a childhood neighbor of Dahlia’s mother, the student who shared this story with us in the last interview.
Dahlia from Gardena High spoke at LA City Hall. She shared that her mother’s neighbor was taken by ICE along with his baby. With LAPD siding with ICE and suppressing protestors, many students are afraid to speak up.. But she believes youth have power. She hopes for Gen Z to take action & change
February 17, 2026 at 5:33 AM
Dahlia from Gardena High spoke at LA City Hall. She shared that her mother’s neighbor was taken by ICE along with his baby. With LAPD siding with ICE and suppressing protestors, many students are afraid to speak up.. But she believes youth have power. She hopes for Gen Z to take action & change
Rudy of the Brown Berets stood with the kids at LA City Hall for a student walkout. He joined the Brown Berets because of the oppression of his people and the continued harm tied to ICE. He called for unity across Black, Brown, and Asian communities and criticized Latinos who stand with ICE.
February 17, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Rudy of the Brown Berets stood with the kids at LA City Hall for a student walkout. He joined the Brown Berets because of the oppression of his people and the continued harm tied to ICE. He called for unity across Black, Brown, and Asian communities and criticized Latinos who stand with ICE.
A group of students from Thomas Jefferson High School in South Central traveled South Central to DTLA for National Student Walkout Day. Protesting against ICE policies and President Trump, they chanted outside LA City Hall as part of a broader youth movement across the city.
February 16, 2026 at 4:27 PM
A group of students from Thomas Jefferson High School in South Central traveled South Central to DTLA for National Student Walkout Day. Protesting against ICE policies and President Trump, they chanted outside LA City Hall as part of a broader youth movement across the city.
Lisa Simpson is the mother of Richard Risher.. who was killed by LAPD after being shot 64 times in 3 minutes while fleeing in Nickerson Gardens 10 years ago. Lisa joined the youth of LA during the National Student Walkout. In memory of her son, she supports young people speaking out against ICE
February 16, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Lisa Simpson is the mother of Richard Risher.. who was killed by LAPD after being shot 64 times in 3 minutes while fleeing in Nickerson Gardens 10 years ago. Lisa joined the youth of LA during the National Student Walkout. In memory of her son, she supports young people speaking out against ICE
Matt protests every Friday for the past year outside the LA Federal Building. During a student walkout, he witnessed kids rallying against ICE, expressing how empowering it is to see youth step up. He also volunteers with LA Catholic Worker, an organization serving Skid Row through soup kitchens
February 15, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Matt protests every Friday for the past year outside the LA Federal Building. During a student walkout, he witnessed kids rallying against ICE, expressing how empowering it is to see youth step up. He also volunteers with LA Catholic Worker, an organization serving Skid Row through soup kitchens
After yesterday’s clash with DHS, the students didn’t stop. From the detention center to City Hall, they marched and made their voices heard. Representing Maya Angelou, Synergy, Neuwirth, Jefferson, Nava, and Santee high schools.. students showed up for their community, refusing to be silent.
February 15, 2026 at 2:18 AM
After yesterday’s clash with DHS, the students didn’t stop. From the detention center to City Hall, they marched and made their voices heard. Representing Maya Angelou, Synergy, Neuwirth, Jefferson, Nava, and Santee high schools.. students showed up for their community, refusing to be silent.
Students held a walkout protest today in LA. Tensions escalated when federal agents moved to detain some students and they retaliated. The remainder of the footage shows the scene on the ground afterward.. students continuing their march while protesters confront agents outside the detention center
February 14, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Students held a walkout protest today in LA. Tensions escalated when federal agents moved to detain some students and they retaliated. The remainder of the footage shows the scene on the ground afterward.. students continuing their march while protesters confront agents outside the detention center
(Pt 2) Lara expands on her criticism of Scientology’s presence in Los Angeles. She urges the city to “divorce” itself from the organization and questions the city’s institutional enabling of the church within the community. Lara also speaks on actor Tom Cruise, describing him as a “fake good person”
February 14, 2026 at 12:06 AM
(Pt 2) Lara expands on her criticism of Scientology’s presence in Los Angeles. She urges the city to “divorce” itself from the organization and questions the city’s institutional enabling of the church within the community. Lara also speaks on actor Tom Cruise, describing him as a “fake good person”
Lara was born into the Church of Scientology. At City Hall she calls out the organization’s internal labor practices. Lara claims members of the church, including her parents, work long hours for low pay, citing $47 per week.. She says what she sees is a cycle of recruitment and exploitation tactics
February 13, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Lara was born into the Church of Scientology. At City Hall she calls out the organization’s internal labor practices. Lara claims members of the church, including her parents, work long hours for low pay, citing $47 per week.. She says what she sees is a cycle of recruitment and exploitation tactics
ChiChi of the Trans Latina Coalition, was at LA City Council advocating for a $4 million initiative aimed at funding programs for trans community support services. ChiChi described the trans ppl as one of the most marginalized groups and called for solidarity among others to unite against supremacy
February 13, 2026 at 6:06 PM
ChiChi of the Trans Latina Coalition, was at LA City Council advocating for a $4 million initiative aimed at funding programs for trans community support services. ChiChi described the trans ppl as one of the most marginalized groups and called for solidarity among others to unite against supremacy
Earlier this week at the LA City Council meeting, residents raised concerns on trans rights, workers’ rights, city budget allocation, homelessness, ICE agents wearing masks, and Scientology’s presence in the community. The microphone was muffled and council members seemed like they weren’t listening
February 13, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Earlier this week at the LA City Council meeting, residents raised concerns on trans rights, workers’ rights, city budget allocation, homelessness, ICE agents wearing masks, and Scientology’s presence in the community. The microphone was muffled and council members seemed like they weren’t listening
For 4 years, Gabriel Cabrera has stood outside LAPD. After 15 years of service, he says he contracted meningitis on duty and was released under a 1950s-era policy used to remove officers deemed “unfit to serve.” He also shares his thoughts on how LAPD handles protesters and the ICE raids in LA
February 12, 2026 at 4:01 AM
For 4 years, Gabriel Cabrera has stood outside LAPD. After 15 years of service, he says he contracted meningitis on duty and was released under a 1950s-era policy used to remove officers deemed “unfit to serve.” He also shares his thoughts on how LAPD handles protesters and the ICE raids in LA
William Gude aka @filmthepolicela.bsky.social, activist, influencer, & police accountability advocate, addressed the LAPD Board of Commissioners. Known for documenting police misconduct across LA, Gude says speaking out against law enforcement abuse is necessary.. He also calls out mayor Karen Bass
February 12, 2026 at 2:19 AM
William Gude aka @filmthepolicela.bsky.social, activist, influencer, & police accountability advocate, addressed the LAPD Board of Commissioners. Known for documenting police misconduct across LA, Gude says speaking out against law enforcement abuse is necessary.. He also calls out mayor Karen Bass
Yesterday, ppl showed up to the LAPD Board of Commissioners to call out the department’s handling of last week’s protests, including force used against students, demonstrators, and press. Activists, organizers, political candidates, and community members spoke. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell didn’t appear
February 11, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Yesterday, ppl showed up to the LAPD Board of Commissioners to call out the department’s handling of last week’s protests, including force used against students, demonstrators, and press. Activists, organizers, political candidates, and community members spoke. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell didn’t appear
(Pt. 2) Isabel says America has been attacking Latin America for resources for decades. She says countries like Brazil, Venezuela, and others abroad view the U.S. as a terrorist state and questions how the U.S. claims to be a Christian nation while its “greatest allies” hate Christianity.
February 11, 2026 at 5:37 AM
(Pt. 2) Isabel says America has been attacking Latin America for resources for decades. She says countries like Brazil, Venezuela, and others abroad view the U.S. as a terrorist state and questions how the U.S. claims to be a Christian nation while its “greatest allies” hate Christianity.
Isabel from Brazil showed up at the Tesla Diner protest to call out exploitation in Latin America. She says billionaires profit from extracting resources while communities back home struggle and starve. She also speaks to people that support Trump’s actions toward Maduro and Venezuela’s government
February 11, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Isabel from Brazil showed up at the Tesla Diner protest to call out exploitation in Latin America. She says billionaires profit from extracting resources while communities back home struggle and starve. She also speaks to people that support Trump’s actions toward Maduro and Venezuela’s government
Nicole aka “Auntie Fuh” from Ventura links Elon, DOGE, ICE, Palantir, and Project 2025.. calling Trump a puppet and saying what we’re seeing is a fascist, authoritarian reality. While immigrants and native people are blamed, she says the real criminals are the ones in power, governing over us.
February 10, 2026 at 3:46 AM
Nicole aka “Auntie Fuh” from Ventura links Elon, DOGE, ICE, Palantir, and Project 2025.. calling Trump a puppet and saying what we’re seeing is a fascist, authoritarian reality. While immigrants and native people are blamed, she says the real criminals are the ones in power, governing over us.
Yoshiki from SF came to LA to protest outside the Tesla Diner. He calls out billionaires like Elon Musk for backing violence and helping Trump. Raised by Japanese immigrant parents, he says good people without papers still deserve peace, dignity, and to stay with their families.
February 9, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Yoshiki from SF came to LA to protest outside the Tesla Diner. He calls out billionaires like Elon Musk for backing violence and helping Trump. Raised by Japanese immigrant parents, he says good people without papers still deserve peace, dignity, and to stay with their families.
Neenah moved from Miami to Ventura a year ago. Now she drives over an hour to protest outside the Tesla diner. She explains how billionaires like Elon Musk affect everyday people.. and also connects it back home, sharing how ICE raids in Ventura have impacted the Hispanic vendors she used to support
February 9, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Neenah moved from Miami to Ventura a year ago. Now she drives over an hour to protest outside the Tesla diner. She explains how billionaires like Elon Musk affect everyday people.. and also connects it back home, sharing how ICE raids in Ventura have impacted the Hispanic vendors she used to support
Last month in LA (1/16/26), people gathered outside the Tesla diner to protest billionaire power.. starting with Elon Musk. Protesters from all walks of life showed up to call out how much influence people like him have over our politics and our future. Weeks later, he appeared in the Epstein files.
February 9, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Last month in LA (1/16/26), people gathered outside the Tesla diner to protest billionaire power.. starting with Elon Musk. Protesters from all walks of life showed up to call out how much influence people like him have over our politics and our future. Weeks later, he appeared in the Epstein files.