Feb. 3, 2026 5 AM PT
To the editor: It’s completely synchronistic that I noticed anti-ICE protests instantly in entrance of Cheech Marin’s artwork museum in Riverside on Friday (“‘National shutdown’ brings protests to L.A., across the nation; demonstrators clash with police,” Jan. 30). As a matter of truth, within the 1987 Cheech & Chong film “Born in East L.A.,” Marin performs an American citizen who’s mistaken for an undocumented immigrant and deported.
We have now all the time relied on individuals who come from south of the border not just for their contributions to our workforce, but additionally for his or her cultural ones. It’s time we acknowledge that and deal with them with extra compassion.
If you wish to see the soul of an incredible tradition, go to Cheech Marin’s museum and take a look at some extraordinarily spectacular Chicano artwork.
John Densmore, Los Angeles
This author was the drummer for The Doorways.
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To the editor: Seeing the wonder and decided power of the American individuals whereas demonstrating their love and concern by marching collectively, exercising these very fundamental constitutional rights, is a noble sight to behold. Standing up and combating for the liberty and justice of a resilient nation is the essence of who we actually are when residents are threatened by worry ways and intimidation from inside.
What we’re witnessing every single day in so many cities provides us hope, confidence and cautious optimism that we will learn to endure and face up to any obstacles. We turn out to be stronger due to all of the efforts made to carry on to our core beliefs and prevail right into a a lot more healthy democracy for all. The mosaic of this nation is our biggest asset; historical past reminds us of that truth every single day.
Frances Terrell Lippman, Sherman Oaks
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To the editor: When Angelenos participated within the “nationwide shutdown” and associated protests, they only added to the collective anger. If its more and more aggressive ways proceed, ICE’s credibility will maintain dropping. The administration clearly lied in regards to the circumstances surrounding Alex Pretti’s dying, as bystander movies present Pretti being pressured to the bottom, face down, disarmed, after which being shot a number of occasions within the again. Homeland Safety Secretary Kristi Noem claimed Pretti was brandishing a gun and meant to do hurt.
Anger so palpable was expressed final week by what one protester within the Los Angeles Instances article known as about 5,000 to six,000 Angelenos. It’s clear these protesting didn’t have to be paid to point out up, as falsely claimed by President Trump.
Wait till extra People hear of extra accidents suffered by the hands of ICE brokers. Recently, an immigrant in Minneapolis was taken to a hospital as a result of bones in his face and cranium had been damaged in federal custody. ICE claimed the migrant “purposefully ran headfirst right into a brick wall.” However physicians who examined him mentioned ICE’s account couldn’t presumably consequence within the fractures sustained. The anger will proceed.
Marcy Bregman, Agoura Hills
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To the editor: Can this actually be taking place, or is it a fever dream impressed by my youthful days demonstrating towards the Vietnam Warfare? I could also be a deluded outdated boomer, however I feel I acknowledge a ‘60s-like vibe of protest spreading throughout America.
Final week, my coronary heart soared and tears welled up once I heard Bruce Springsteen’s new song “Streets of Minneapolis” for the primary time. I haven’t heard a track that defiant since “Ohio” by Neil Younger or the “I-Really feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-to-Die” by Nation Joe and the Fish. Whistles are superb, however Springsteen simply gave the individuals of Minneapolis and different American cities an anthem to play at full quantity once they witness the brutality of ICE brokers. Will different artists be part of the combat?
People in every single place are throwing away worry, stepping ahead and talking out. On Friday, as I wrote this letter, hundreds of U.S. residents had been strolling out of their workplaces and colleges to specific their solidarity with the demonstrators in Minneapolis. I want to see them proceed to peacefully display in such numbers that even Trump sycophants like Deputy Chief of Employees Stephen Miller and Noem start to doubt the knowledge of the disastrous immigration insurance policies they gleefully implement.
I hope when the midterms come later this yr, involved residents will push again onerous and elect extra politicians like Sens. Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla, who love the Structure and courageously defend the rights of all People (“California Democrats help lead counter-offensive against Trump immigration crackdown,” Jan. 29).
Am I delusional or is my hope justified?
James Vernon, Covina
