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Photos: Federal immigration raid in Bell met with protests

A protester, in white t-shirt, is subdued by Federal agents.
A protester is subdued by federal agents, with assistance from Border Patrol agents, in the middle of their action on Atlantic Boulevard in the city of Bell on June 20, 2025.
(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Crowds of protesters gathered in southeast Los Angeles County Friday evening, facing off with masked men in fatigues after an apparent immigration raid at a car wash in the city of Bell.

Residents surround Federal agents as residents scream over their presence.
Residents surround federal agents and scream over their presence in their neighborhood in Bell.
(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
A Federal agent walks through tear gas that was fired to push protesters back.
A federal agent walks through tear gas that was fired to push protesters back during a raid on Atlantic Boulevard in the city of Bell on Friday.
(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Residents surround Federal agents who plan their escape after an immigrant raid.
Residents surround federal agents who are conferring with one another after an immigration raid in the city of Bell.
(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
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An Federal agent plans his escape through an angry crowd.
A federal agent sits in his car facing an angry crowd after an immigration raid in the city of Bell.
(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Residents stand behind a line of Vernon police officers.
Residents stand behind a line of Vernon police officers after a federal immigration raid on Atlantic Boulevard in the city of Bell on June 20, 2025.
(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
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