Los Angeles, June 12 -- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass condemned recent immigration raids in the city, calling them an act of "political retribution" and asserting that fear will not be used to intimidate residents, The Hill reported.

"Los Angeles will not allow fear to be used as a weapon against Angelenos who make our city strong," Bass said in a post on the social platform X.

"My administration is working with community organizations, legal advocates, and local leaders to ensure that every resident knows their rights and has the support they need. This city stands united," she added.

Bass said the raids were "political retribution" against residents of the predominantly Democratic city.

"This fear paralyzes communities. We saw it bef...