Los Angeles has been rocked by controversy as the twin daughters of a high-ranking city official found themselves in handcuffs during the ongoing anti-ICE demonstrations. The 26-year-old twins now face serious charges related to violence against law enforcement.
According to Breitbart, Lucia Aguilar and her sister Antonia, daughters of Los Angeles Chief Deputy Comptroller Rick Cole, were arrested Sunday during protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Los Angeles. The demonstrations have gripped the city since Friday.
The twins are accused of assaulting a police officer with a deadly weapon during the chaos that has engulfed parts of Los Angeles. While the specific weapon allegedly used remains unclear, their arrest coincided with protesters throwing rocks and objects from a bridge onto police vehicles traveling on the 101 freeway below.
Rick Cole, speaking at a rally, publicly acknowledged his daughters' detention in an emotional statement about their predicament.
"I've just seen pictures of my two daughters on a curb in downtown Los Angeles in handcuffs. So, I'm going to be figuring out where they are so I can go bail them out," Cole stated during his address. His comments suggest he learned about the arrests while already participating in protest activities.
One of the arrested women, Lucia, reportedly holds an official position as Community Growth and Economic Innovation Deputy for the Los Angeles City Council. This connection between the protests and a city employee has raised questions about potential conflicts between professional responsibilities and personal political activities.
The anti-ICE demonstrations began Friday as protesters attempted to disrupt immigration enforcement operations throughout Los Angeles. Since then, the situation has escalated dramatically with significant property damage.
Video footage from the scene shows protesters on a bridge hurling rocks down at law enforcement vehicles below, creating dangerous conditions for officers. This matched the time frame when the Cole daughters were reportedly taken into custody by police.
The unrest has featured protesters burning American flags while displaying Mexican flags, vandalizing vehicles, and looting local businesses. These escalating tensions prompted President Donald Trump to deploy National Guard troops and hundreds of U.S. Marines to restore order.
Despite the violent opposition, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has continued its operations throughout Los Angeles. Agents have focused on apprehending individuals they describe as the "worst of the worst" criminal offenders.
One such arrest highlighted by authorities involved Eswin Uriel Castro, described as a previously deported individual with convictions for child molestation and weapons offenses. Officials noted Castro also faces charges of robbery and domestic violence.
The enforcement actions have sparked fierce debate, with protesters claiming the operations are unjust while federal authorities maintain they are targeting individuals with serious criminal histories. This fundamental disagreement has fueled the ongoing confrontations.
The arrest of a top LA official's daughters has added a personal dimension to what was already a politically charged situation playing out in America's second-largest city.
The incident highlights growing tensions between local government officials, who often take progressive stances on immigration issues and federal enforcement priorities under the Trump administration. With both daughters arrested for allegedly participating in violent acts against police, questions about accountability across political lines have emerged.
As the protests continue spreading to other cities, including San Francisco and areas of Texas, the Cole daughters' case has become emblematic of the deep divisions surrounding immigration enforcement in America. Their status as both family members of a city official and, in Lucia's case, a city employee themselves underscores the complex personal and political dynamics at play.
