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Reports of possible unlawful conduct by immigration officers increased in June, LAPD says
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· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Federal data indicates that Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained a significant number of people in June, with 43,000 detentions recorded.
Los Angeles Police Department officials have reported an increase in possible unlawful conduct by immigration officers in June. This development comes as immigration enforcement continues to be active in the city. Federal data indicates that Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained a significant number of people in June, with 43,000 detentions recorded.
This is the highest monthly total since January 2025. Further details on the situation are available from the Los Angeles Police Department and other sources, including information on immigration raids and the use of spyware by immigration agencies.
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Category: local Published: July 28, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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