L.A. Mayor Bass speaks out against recent ICE raids in the city

Public Safety Concerns - The level of fear and terror among Angelinos is significant due to uncertainty about potential threats to their homes, workplaces, and schools [1] - This fear is reminiscent of a past event, suggesting a recurring pattern of anxiety within the city [1] Government Authority and Experimentation - The city is perceived as a test case for the consequences of federal government intervention and the removal of authority from state or local government [2] - There is concern that the city is being used as an experiment to assess the impact of such interventions, potentially setting a precedent for other cities [2]