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What's behind Trump's decision to increase deportations in LA

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published June 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM CDT

The protests in Los Angeles started after immigration raids and workplace arrests in the city.

Here & Now‘s Scott Tong speaks with Michelle Hackman of the Wall Street Journal about the decision-making that led the administration to carry out the immigration actions that led to the protests.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.