The Guardian · California · Original story
Whistleblower suit alleges Trump ordered FBI investigation on LA anti-ICE protesters
White House denies the allegations as ‘false’ and says ‘first amendment does not protect violent rioting’
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Donald Trump ordered the FBI to investigate protesters in Los Angeles who were demonstrating against the president’s immigration crackdown, according to a whistleblower complaint.
Alex Padilla, a Democratic senator who represents California and serves on the Senate judiciary committee, said his office had received a copy of the complaint, which makes sweeping allegations about the Trump administration’s response to protests in LA in early 2025.
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Shrai Popat in Washington · Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 2:14 PM
California | The Guardian
White House denies the allegations as ‘false’ and says ‘first amendment does not protect violent rioting’
Donald Trump ordered the FBI to investigate protesters in Los Angeles who were demonstrating against the president’s immigration crackdown, according to a whistleblower complaint.
Alex Padilla, a Democratic senator who represents California and serves on the Senate judiciary committee, said his office had received a copy of the complaint, which makes sweeping allegations about the Trump administration’s response to protests in LA in early 2025.
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