Thread: LAPD officials expect crowd of up to 100,000 at immigration

LAPD officials expect crowd of up to 100,000 at immigration march on Saturday

April 29, 2010 | 10:11 am

The Los Angeles Police are preparing for as many as 100,000 marchers to rally for immigration rights in downtown Los Angeles during the annual May Day event Saturday.

LAPD officials are preparing for a surge in the number of participants in the wake of an outcry over a controversial new Arizona law that requires police to check the legal status of people they suspect of being illegal immigrants.

Deputy Chief Jose Perez Jr. said that police initially estimated no more than 60,000 people would participate in the May Day march to Los Angeles City Hall. But Perez said those numbers were revised after organized labor and immigrant rights groups informed authorities they expect far more people.

“We are looking for an orderly crowd," Perez said. "Organizers are also looking for an orderly crowd for this to be a success.â€

Hope the LAPD has plenty of riot gear ready and waiting. Hope ICE has a really big bus.

Originally Posted by ReggieMay

Hope the LAPD has plenty of riot gear ready and waiting. Hope ICE has a really big bus.

the mayor and the police chief wont let them wear riot gear

Originally Posted by jamesw62

Originally Posted by ReggieMay

Hope the LAPD has plenty of riot gear ready and waiting. Hope ICE has a really big bus.

the mayor and the police chief wont let them wear riot gear

So when the illegal start pitching water bottles, etc. at them they're defenseless?

Originally Posted by ReggieMay

Hope the LAPD has plenty of riot gear ready and waiting. Hope ICE has a really big bus.

Why would ICE need a bus? They can't arrest US citizens. LA is not Arizona

It's like trying to fight a California wildfire out here.

I have never been so disgusted at civic leaders in my life! We can thank the mainstream media for spreading their lies and misinformation and contributing enormously to the financial ruin of Los Angeles.

As much violence as there has been at previous rallies in L.A. I sure wouldn't want to be there for this one.

I have to go from Northern California to San Diego Saturday. It is sad that I am afraid to go through L.A. and will have to go around it.

In this year’s planning, march organizers and other groups have expressed concern about how the LAPD will approach the marchers, who would include illegal immigrants.

Oh come on, give me a break. Illegals don't have to worry about the police in LA of all places, they are a specially protected group. And if there is any trouble the media won't report it or they'll downplay it.

[quote]“We are looking for an orderly crowd," Perez said. "Organizers are also looking for an orderly crowd for this to be a success.â€