Radical SoCal Group Schedules Next Anti-ICE 'Mass Meeting'

White House slams 'far-left' organizations that target law enforcement amid growing violence against ICE agents.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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A radical group called 'Dare To Struggle' has scheduled another 'mass meeting' in Los Angeles to protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This comes after Friday's protest in which hundreds of high school students swarmed the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center, resulting in two ICE agents being assaulted. The White House has condemned the attacks against ICE officers, blaming 'far-left organizations' for stoking violence against law enforcement.

Why it matters

The ongoing tensions between activist groups and federal immigration authorities highlight the divisive and volatile nature of the immigration debate in the U.S. The White House's criticism of 'far-left organizations' signals an escalation in the political rhetoric surrounding these issues, raising concerns about potential further clashes between protesters and law enforcement.

The details

Dare To Struggle, a radical group with a mission to help high school students confront federal immigration officers, has scheduled another 'mass meeting' in Los Angeles on Friday. This follows Friday's protest in which hundreds of high school students swarmed the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center, resulting in two ICE agents being assaulted - one suffering a concussion after being hit in the face with a rock, and another cut over the eye. The White House has condemned the attacks, blaming 'far-left organizations' for stoking violence against law enforcement.

  • On Friday, hundreds of high school students swarmed the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center during a 'national school walk out'.
  • On Saturday, Central District US Attorney Bill Essayli released pictures of the two alleged assailants and pledged to 'criminally prosecute' the pair.

The players

Dare To Struggle

A radical group with a mission to help high school students confront federal immigration officers.

Bill Essayli

The Central District US Attorney who released pictures of the two alleged assailants and pledged to 'criminally prosecute' them.

White House

The White House has condemned the attacks against ICE officers, blaming 'far-left organizations' for stoking violence against law enforcement.

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What they’re saying

“ICE officers are facing a 1300% increase in assaults because of dangerous, untrue smears by elected Democrats and radical, leftwing organizations.”

— White House spokesperson (The Post)

“These assaults will do nothing to stop our immigration enforcement operations. The only thing they will accomplish is ensuring violent agitators will be criminally prosecuted, juveniles included.”

— Bill Essayli, Central District US Attorney (The Post)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the two suspects out on bail.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the growing tensions between activist groups and federal immigration authorities, as well as the escalating political rhetoric surrounding the immigration debate in the U.S. The White House's condemnation of 'far-left organizations' suggests a hardening of positions, raising concerns about the potential for further clashes between protesters and law enforcement.