Federal agents and military personnel flooded Los Angeles's MacArthur Park on Monday, prompting swift backlash from protesters and a public rebuke from Mayor Karen Bass.Border Patrol agents on horseback joined the immigration crackdown in the sanctuary city,

Immigration raids in LA have caused a severe decline in day laborers seeking work, fueled by fear of detainment and income loss, with community support trying to offer aid.

Los Angeles was already struggling to revive its fragile economy after the most destructive wildfires in its history erupted six months ago. Now, immigration raids are driving workers crucial to the rebuilding into the shadows.