Inglewood Activists Rally for Immigrant Rights

0:00It's April 18, California news today starts now, AI, AI powered and ready. Community activists gather for a vigil Thursday evening near the home depot on Century Boulevard in Inglewood, honoring folks detained by masks. Federal agents earlier this year. This event kicked off their week of action, calling for better protections for immigrant families and more accountability from city leaders amid, ongoing immigration enforcement. They're pushing the Inglewood for all act, which would block city resources from aiding federal raids, cut police collaboration with immigration, authorities, and limit access to public spaces. Personal stories fueled the crowd, like locals now patrolling day labor spots and retail areas after family members got swept up, including a January. Thirteenth incident at a grocery construction site where dozens more have been tracked since. Meanwhile, a protest hit Inglewood City Hall Friday with groups building rapid response networks and know your right sessions.

1:01As an election year ramps up, this grassroots push aims to make the city welcoming for big events like the World Cup, Super Bowl, and Olympics, filling gaps left by unresponsive officials.