Federal immigration enforcement agents swept through MacArthur Park in the Westlake District of Los Angeles on Monday morning, prompting a surprise appearance by the mayor.

The Department of Homeland Security wouldn’t say what the purpose of the operation was on Monday, why it ended abruptly, or whether anyone had been arrested.

Sam Stein and Bill Kristol break down the disturbing scenes unfolding in Los Angeles, where ICE and National Guard troops are patrolling MacArthur Park like it’s a war zone.

Immigration raid in LA's Westlake neighborhood sparked controversy as Mayor Bass confronted Border Patrol agents, calling their presence "unacceptable" amid community outrage.

Community leaders suggested starting a $500,000 emergency relief fund for local businesses that are struggling to staff their stores and restaurants.

Dozens of federal officers in tactical gear roamed a mostly empty park in a Los Angeles neighborhood with a large immigrant population for about an hour before clearing out.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is condemning the presence of federal agents and National Guard troops who descended on MacArthur Park July 7.

Video shows armed federal agents, some on horses, walking across a soccer pitch. Mayor Bass said minutes before, more than 20 kids were playing on the field.

Federal agents conducted a federal immigration sweep at MacArthur Park in LA's Westlake District late Monday morning.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta joins 17 other state AG's in filing brief supporting a stop to militaristic actions in Los Angeles amidst troops swarming MacArthur Park.