Several Anti-ICE activists were arrested in Los Angeles today after they used an improvised device to disable the vehicles of federal immigration enforcement.
The US Border Patrol Chief Patrol agent said they now face felony charges for trying to obstruct immigration efforts:
Just moments ago in Van Nuys during federal immigration law enforcement operations, 3 subjects attempted to impede & obstruct our efforts, using improvised devices aimed at disabling our vehicles. All three were arrested & now face felony charges. pic.twitter.com/ebiufrWoJT
— USBP Chief Patrol Agent Gregory K. Bovino (@USBPChiefELC) July 8, 2025
UPDATE: A 4th subject was also arrested in this criminal act.
— USBP Chief Patrol Agent Gregory K. Bovino (@USBPChiefELC) July 8, 2025
I hope the DOJ puts these a-holes in jail for a LONG time. There must be serious consequences for this crap.
UPDATE: Below are the activist who now face federal felony charges:
Border Patrol agents arrested (clockwise from top left) Jenaro-Ernesto Ayala age 43, Jude Jasmine Jeannine Allard age 28, Sadot Jarnica age 54, and Daniel Montenegro age 30, for interfering with federal agents conducting immigration enforcement operations. They are facing felony charges for placing homemade tire spikes to disable law enforcement vehicles. Anyone who interferes with our lawful mission will be arrested. The case is being reviewed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Border Patrol agents arrested (clockwise from top left) Jenaro-Ernesto Ayala age 43, Jude Jasmine Jeannine Allard age 28, Sadot Jarnica age 54, and Daniel Montenegro age 30, for interfering with federal agents conducting immigration enforcement operations. They are facing felony… pic.twitter.com/DQR55jDchb
— USBP Chief Patrol Agent Gregory K. Bovino (@USBPChiefELC) July 9, 2025