Surge in ICE raids is aimed at discouraging voter turnout, immigration advocates say

Los Angeles Times - Oct 16, 2026

Amid reports of a surge in federal immigration raids, Los Angeles leaders and immigration advocates said Friday that the efforts appear aimed at discouraging turnout in the midterm elections, and urged voters not to be intimidated.

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