A new report has brought attention to the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) as a key organizer behind recent anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, where demonstrators clashed with law enforcement. California attorney Laura Powell shared findings on social media, alleging that CHIRLA uses taxpayer funds to incite aggressive responses to immigration enforcement actions. CHIRLA is reported to lead the Los Angeles Rapid Response Network, which monitors ICE operations and mobilizes protestors. Powell emphasized CHIRLA’s ties to Mayor Karen Bass and major labor unions, describing the group as politically influential with a history of taking radical positions, including its role...
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