Gustavo Arellano, the longtime Los Angeles Times columnist and chronicler of the Latino community, brings his deeply personal perspective to the immigration crackdown unfolding in Los Angeles. He shares observations from the epicenter of protests that have drawn President Trump’s National Guard deployment. Born to a Mexican father who snuck across the border as a teenager, Arellano’s voice carries both the weight of historical context and the urgency of someone who sees his community under siege.