why are predator drones flying over LA?

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<p>When ICE raids sparked massive protests across Los Angeles, something unusual appeared in the sky: Predator drones. Dexter talks to <a href="https://www.404media.co/author/joseph-cox/">Joseph Cox</a> over at <a href="https://www.404media.co/">404 Media</a> to understand how military-grade surveillance aircrafts ended up flying over U.S. citizens and what that means for the future of civil liberties.</p> <p>Read + Watch:&nbsp;</p> <p>Joseph&rsquo;s articles on the Predator drones flying over the protests:</p> <p><em>DHS Flew Predator Drones Over LA Protests, Audio Shows</em>: <a href="https://www.404media.co/dhs-flew-predator-drones-over-la-protests-audio-shows/">https://www.404media.co/dhs-flew-predator-drones-over-la-protests-audio-shows/</a></p> <p><em>CBP Confirms It Is Flying Predator Drones Above Los Angeles To Support ICE</em>: <a href="https://www.404media.co/cbp-confirms-it-is-flying-predator-drones-above-los-angeles-to-support-ice/">https://www.404media.co/cbp-confirms-it-is-flying-predator-drones-above-los-angeles-to-support-ice/</a></p> <p>Also: <br><em>How to Protest Safely: What to Bring, What to Do, and What to Avoid</em>: <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-protest-safely-gear-tips/">https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-protest-safely-gear-tips/</a></p> <p><em>How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance</em>: <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-protest-safely-surveillance-digital-privacy/">https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-protest-safely-surveillance-digital-privacy/</a></p> <p>Got something you&rsquo;re curious about? Hit us up <a href="mailto:killswitch@kaleidoscope.nyc">killswitch@kaleidoscope.nyc</a>, or @dexdigi on IG or Bluesky.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>