Explosion at LA County sheriff's facility kills 3 deputies
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Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna stated that his department is legally obligated to comply with federal judicial warrants and has "no choice" but to transfer certain individuals in county custody to ICE,
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has registered a campaign committee for the November 2026 election to win back his previous post. Villanueva's is the biggest name yet to declare in the race for the position he lost to Sheriff Robert Luna in 2022. Luna has already declared his plans to seek reelection.
On July 12, between approximately 10:30 p.m. and 11 p.m., as deputies were responding to a call in the Lennox area, they realized their Colt M4 rifle and five magazines, each loaded with 30 rounds of .
Twenty-six people have died in LA County jails this year, with over half yet to be sentenced, and the county's failure to address the issues driving incarceration may lead to more deaths.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said Thursday that the law requires inmates be turned over to ICE when a federal judge issues a warrant, but the department also continues to follow 'sanctuary' policies and does not cooperate on civil immigration enforcement.
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