Federal officials have announced a major arrest tied to the ongoing anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles, which have continued for six consecutive days.
The Trump administration has intensified efforts to control the unrest through multiple enforcement actions.
Footage broadcast by FOX LA on Monday showed a truck unloading and distributing equipment to protesters. Among the items seen were professional-grade riot protection gear, notably advanced face shields.
Reporter Elex Michaelson identified the shields being handed out as Uvex Bionic Face Shields. These are typically used by workers in fields such as machining and autobody repair for protection from hazards like chemical splashes.
In this case, demonstrators reportedly used the shields to guard against police-deployed crowd control measures, complicating efforts by authorities to clear protest zones and restore public order.
Journalist Andy Ngo reported that a website had been launched by left-wing activists to raise funds for riot gear, which was then allegedly sent to demonstrators supporting open borders in the Los Angeles area.
On Friday, U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli, who represents the Central District of California, revealed that Alejandro Theodoro Orellana was arrested by the FBI’s Los Angeles field office. Orellana now faces a federal charge of Conspiracy to Commit Civil