Trump issued a slew of immigration-related executive orders and has promised to prioritize targeting undocumented immigrants with criminal histories. In recent days, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has posted multiple daily updates from raids around the country, often of people with past criminal convictions.

Protesters gathered in downtown Los Angeles on 2 February in response to a recent increase in ICE raids and deportations under President Trump's immigration crackdown. Thousands of people carrying Mexican flags and placards marched to Los Angeles City Hall before walking onto and blocking the 101 Freeway.