Comment on “No One Wants a Riot’: Protesters Step In to Calm Tensions at Los Angeles Demonstration” [in Japanese]
On June 10, 2025, a comment by Professor Maiko Ichihara (Graduate School of Law) on the Asahi Shimbun article, “No One Wants a Riot’: Protesters Step In to Calm Tensions at Los Angeles Demonstration” was published. The article reports on protests in Los Angeles, California, sparked by mass immigration raids. While the Trump administration’s deployment of National Guard troops has fueled further backlash, the piece also highlights efforts among demonstrators to promote peaceful protest. Professor Ichihara referenced the 2019 anti-extradition protests in Hong Kong, warning that actors seeking to deepen national division and unrest may infiltrate demonstrations and incite violence under the guise of protest. She emphasized the importance of anticipating such tactics, resisting provocation, and cultivating resilience to avoid being misled or drawn into escalation.
