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MacArthur Park ICE Raid Halted by Mayor Bass; McAllen Ambush Kills Gunman

Mayor Bass’s demand to end raids ended the MacArthur Park operation without arrests, highlighting security concerns after a McAllen ambush killed a gunman.

Federal agents ride on horseback at MacArthur Park, Monday, July 7, 2025, in Los Angeles. Their uniforms read "Police U.S. Border Patrol," and "HSI," which stands for Homeland Security Investigations. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Federal agents at MacArthur Park Monday, July 7, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Federal agents ride on and armored vehicle at MacArthur Park Monday, July 7, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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Overview

  • Federal agents halted their MacArthur Park operation on July 7 after Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass confronted ICE leadership and secured their withdrawal with no arrests.
  • Immigrant-rights groups pressed on with lawsuits against DHS and ICE over alleged unconstitutional tactics used during recent Los Angeles raids.
  • In McAllen, Texas, 27-year-old Ryan Louis Mosqueda opened fire on Border Patrol agents before being killed by returning fire, and one agent was wounded but remains in stable condition.
  • Border Czar Tom Homan reported a 690% increase in attacks on ICE officers compared to last year, underscoring mounting risks for enforcement personnel.
  • Since early June, over 1,600 immigrants have been arrested in Southern California under President Trump’s deportation directive, fueling nightly protests and state-federal legal battles.