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Los Angeles has a history of immigration protests, dating back to the 1990s. The 1994 Proposition 187 aimed to deny undocumented immigrants access to public services. Later, in 2006, over a million people marched for comprehensive immigration reform. Today’s protests carry the weight of those past struggles, reflecting a community that feels increasingly marginalized by national policies.
Schultz notes that the ongoing protests also underscore the broader geopolitical dimensions, including the quiet deals between the U.S. and Mexico. These agreements often involve border enforcement cooperation, biometric data sharing, and migration control strategies that heavily impact migrants' lives—and stir resentment and resistance among affected communities.