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Democratic Rep. Nanette Barragán discusses protests against immigration sweeps in LA

By A Martínez

Published June 9, 2025 at 5:35 AM MDT

NPR speaks with Democratic Rep. Nanette Barragán of California, whose district includes the community of Paramount just south of Los Angeles, where protests against immigration enforcement flared up this weekend.

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

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