Nithya Raman scorched for vicious attack on ICE agent operation in LA: ‘Facts matter’

Los Angeles Mayor-elect Nithya Raman criticised federal immigration agents after a confrontation outside a hospital, saying they obstructed emergency access and detained two US citizens. A senior federal prosecutor disputed her account, saying agents had brought a detainee to receive medical care and accusing protesters of creating a dangerous situation; the exchange highlights a dispute over immigration enforcement and the city’s role.

The incident took place on Friday night at Adventist Health White Memorial Medical Center in Boyle Heights. Hospital officials said agents blocked the ambulance entrance for about two hours, forcing ambulances to be rerouted; the detainee’s medical reason was not disclosed. Federal prosecutor Bill Essayli said agents called for backup and arrested two people accused of assaulting officers, while outgoing Mayor Karen Bass called for immigration enforcement to stop in and around healthcare facilities.