Grammy Award-winning rapper Doechii denounced the “ruthless attacks” on Los Angeles by the federal government while accepting the BET Award for female hip-hop artist on Monday night.

“Trump is using military forces to stop a protest,” the “Denial Is a River” singer said. “And I want you all to consider what kind of government it appears to be when every time we exercise our democratic right to protest, the military is deployed against us. What type of government is that?”

On Friday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted workplace raids in L.A.’s garment district. Agents detained workers inside Ambiance Apparel, prompting protests.

On Saturday morning, ICE agents gathered inside a gated industrial park in Paramount near a Home Depot. Word of their presence spread on social

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