Norwalk, CA
A quiet night at a taco stand turned into a tense scene when Border Patrol agents walked up to customers and allegedly began checking IDs without warning. Witnesses say agents approached people directly, immediately asking for identification while families and workers were ordering food.
Border Patrol has not released a statement explaining why this operation took place, what agents were looking for, or whether anyone was detained. Community organizations throughout Los Angeles are now demanding transparency and a full explanation.
People want to know whether this was a planned operation, who approved it, and how often Border Patrol ID checks are happening in neighborhoods where families gather. Everyone deserves to feel safe grabbing dinner in their own community. Thank you to the people who filmed what happened. Recording law enforcement is a First Amendment right and it helps protect the truth.
Know Your Rights During Border Patrol or ICE Encounters
• You have the right to remain silent.
• You do not have to open the door unless agents have a warrant signed by a judge.
• You have the right to ask to see the warrant.
• You do not have to answer questions about your immigration status.
• You do not have to sign anything before speaking to a lawyer.
• You have the right to talk to a lawyer.
• You can refuse to show ID or documents unless ICE has a valid warrant.
• Stay calm. Do not run, argue, or resist.
• You can film or record immigration enforcement if you are in a public place.
MrCheckpoint has been reporting checkpoints since 2011 and continues to report ICE and immigration activity in real time. Community members can join the Substack for live updates and direct chat.
