Protesters Camp Outside Kevin de León’s Home Demanding His Resignation

Protesters have set up an encampment outside City Councilmember Kevin de León’s home for several days demanding he resign after racist comments he made went public in a leaked audio file that has shaken Los Angeles and the country was highlighted in the article below.
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