ICE raids spark economic crisis in LA's Korean business district
Jun 6, 2025·Location: Los Angeles, CA

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted coordinated raids in Los Angeles's Fashion District on June 6, 2025, detaining more than 40 undocumented immigrants, including over 20 workers at a Korean-owned wholesale clothing business. Following the raids, some Korean American merchants closed their stores and protests occurred throughout the city. Business activity in the area was affected, with some workers departing and customers avoiding the location.
Sources
- Korean merchants in LA fear collapse after aggressive ICE raids - The Korea Times
koreatimes.co.kr·Jun 11, 2025·archived copy
- Inside the Growing Panic Over New ICE Raids Hitting LA’s Korean Businesses
koreadailyus.com·Nov 20, 2025·archived copy
- Immigration Crackdown Chills Los Angeles Economy, Small Businesses Hit Hard
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- LA garment district ICE raids empty Santee Alley, sales plunge
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