Fact check: How many protesters were arrested for looting and arson during the riots associated with ICE detentions in Los Angeles by day?

1. Summary of the results

The arrest numbers varied significantly across different days and sources. Here's the chronological breakdown:

• Friday: 100 arrests ^[1]
• Saturday: 29 additional arrests ^[1]
• Sunday: 42 arrests, involving multiple law enforcement agencies ^[1], with crimes including looting and arson ^[2]
• Monday: 14 specific arrests for looting, with 23 businesses affected ^{[3] [4]}
• Tuesday: 197 arrests in downtown area alone ^[4]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question overlooks several crucial aspects:

• There's a significant distinction between protest-related arrests and immigration enforcement actions. ICE reported:

44 "administrative arrests" for immigration violations ^[5]

118 immigrants arrested during LA operations ^[6]

CHIRLA (immigrants' rights organization) estimated approximately 300 immigrants were detained between June 6-11 ^[7]

The protests weren't limited to Los Angeles - similar actions occurred in other cities, with San Francisco reporting 60 arrests ^[6]

• The total arrest count in Los Angeles County since the demonstrations began exceeded 850 people ^[3]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The question contains several problematic assumptions:

• It assumes all arrests were specifically for looting and arson, when in fact arrests were made for various reasons, including immigration-related offenses
• There's a significant discrepancy between official ICE numbers and advocate estimates - while ICE reported 44 administrative arrests, advocates believe the number could be 70-80 ^[5]
• The framing focuses solely on criminal aspects (looting/arson) while ignoring the broader context of immigration enforcement actions
• Different agencies report different numbers, making it difficult to establish a definitive count - LAPD, California Highway Patrol, LA County Sheriff's Department, ICE, and Homeland Security all made arrests ^[1]