A new Columbia Journalism Review report examines the prolonged detention of Carlitos Ricardo Parias, the Los Angeles community journalist known online as Richard LA. The report describes how his coverage of immigration enforcement and protests built a substantial audience, followed by an arrest last October and more than 300 days in detention.
The story distinguishes the dismissed criminal case from the immigration proceedings that continue. It also examines his legal team’s concerns about treatment after he was shot in the arm; the Department of Homeland Security disputes allegations of inadequate care. The account raises questions about the protections available to independent journalists covering enforcement operations.
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