The Situation: Unauthorized Sirens Erected to Thwart ICE Raids In LA’s Highland Park neighborhood, a network of activist-installed unauthorized sirens has begun popping up on private properties. These aren't toys or gimmicks—they're functional, remotely triggered devices designed to warn residents of nearby ICE operations. Installed without permits and outside any city framework, these devices represent a decentralized alert system—a kind of grassroots counter-surveillance infrastructure aimed at protecting undocumented individuals from sudden detainment or deportation. “We’d like to ultimately have this along all the different streets so they can take shelter,” says Amanda Alcalde of the Highland Park Community Support Group. The sirens, activated via smartphone app, have a half-mile sound radius and are accompanied by flyers telling residents: “If you…
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