What was first described as a spontaneous protest against immigration enforcement in Los Angeles has now been linked to a much larger and more coordinated operation. New findings suggest the events weren’t random at all—but instead, part of a well-organized campaign funded by powerful political groups, activist nonprofits, and international figures with controversial connections.
According to an investigation by the account @DataRepublican, several advocacy groups and political organizations played a central role in sparking the unrest, which led to clashes with federal officers, blocked streets, and the burning of American flags.
🚨🔥 WHO'S BEHIND THE ANTI-ICE RIOTS IN LOS ANGELES? 🔥🚨
— DataRepublican (small r) (@DataRepublican) June 8, 2025
Hundreds took to the streets this weekend: blocking roads, attacking federal officers, even burning flags. But this wasn't "spontaneous outrage."
This was organized. Funded. Coordinated.
Here’s a breakdown of the… pic.twitter.com/vdJWrZBAOU
Taxpayer Funds May Have Played a Role
One of the most concerning revelations is that tens of millions of dollars in public money may have indirectly supported the protest efforts.
At the center of it all is the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), a Los Angeles-based nonprofit. Public records show the organization’s government funding skyrocketed—from $12 million to $34 million in just a single year. While most of that appears to have come from California state grants, CHIRLA has also received federal support.
Photos and videos from the protests reportedly show CHIRLA-branded materials and mass-produced signage connected to the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL), a Marxist group operating in the U.S. without any nonprofit transparency.
CHIRLA has the EIN of 954421521. Most of its private funding appears to be from DAFs, which are the hardest to trace. However 34 million of its reported 45 million in revenue are from government grants. pic.twitter.com/u7GK7UILPM
— DataRepublican (small r) (@DataRepublican) June 8, 2025
Million Voters Project gets their funding from a variety of grants, no taxpayer funding. pic.twitter.com/imxuFLEPhk
— DataRepublican (small r) (@DataRepublican) June 8, 2025
Who Is Behind the Money?
Neville Singham, a wealthy socialist activist known for backing pro-China media and political causes, is said to be a key financial supporter of groups involved in the protests. Reports claim he has funneled over $20 million into radical organizations, including those that participated in recent campus protests at Columbia University.
Singham is believed to have connections with several groups involved in the LA events, including the PSL, the ANSWER Coalition, and the People’s Forum—all of which have faced scrutiny for lack of financial transparency.
Is this war on ICE and America being funded by Neville Singham.
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) June 8, 2025
Is it being funded by China?
Was BLM riots funded by China?
Is Antifa Communists funded by China?
Are the cartels linked?
This is an actual war being waged against our country. https://t.co/vVoy1hIryA
Prominent Groups and Leaders Involved
Even mainstream labor unions were caught up in the chaos. The president of the Service Employees International Union of California (SEIU-CA) was reportedly arrested during the demonstrations. Online amplification of the protests came from groups like the Million Voters Project (MVP), which, while privately funded, works closely with national progressive networks.
What About LA Mayor Karen Bass?
In a deeper dive, @DataRepublican highlights the political rise of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, noting her past role as Vice Chair of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). Though NED promotes itself as a force for democracy worldwide, critics argue the organization has been involved in regime-change operations and foreign political meddling.
Bass’s time at NED places her within a broader web of global influence operations.
She was also linked to a scholarship scandal involving USC’s School of Social Work. While LA County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas was indicted for allegedly accepting the same scholarship in exchange for favors, Bass received no charges—raising eyebrows over a possible double standard.
🧵 THREAD: Who really is Karen Bass?
— DataRepublican (small r) (@DataRepublican) June 7, 2025
Most people know her as the Mayor of Los Angeles, and some remember her botched handling of this year's wildfire crisis.
But there’s a lot more beneath the surface. Let’s dig in. ⬇️
1️⃣ Karen Bass once served as Vice Chair of the National… pic.twitter.com/tA9y8cyrxT
The Bigger Picture
What’s emerging is a story about more than just a protest. It’s about how interconnected activist networks, political operatives, and taxpayer-funded organizations may be influencing public unrest—and how key players within this system often seem protected from accountability.
Mayor Bass, critics argue, isn’t just a figurehead. She’s deeply embedded in a network of NGOs, political institutions, and soft power organizations that shape both domestic and foreign narratives.
As this story unfolds, more attention is being drawn to the unseen forces behind public movements—and the question many are now asking is: How much of this is grassroots, and how much is engineered?
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