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19-year-old Royer Perez-Jimenez appears to be the youngest person to die in ICE custody since the Trump Administration took office. Compared to the same period last year, the death rate in ICE custody has tripled. The full story: lataco.com/youngest-ice-d… By Izzy Ramirez, Aisha Wallace-Palomares, and Memo Torres

Here's why you shouldn't sleep on the Hollywood Walk of Fame food scene 💫 Hadley Tomicki defends the street-food mecca's honor with smoked brisket, Jamaican oxtail, and Moroccan skewers. 🎥: Erwin Recinos

Daily Memo: ICE Surge In Southern California With Nearly 20 Reported Incidents in One Day

Major artists and newcomers alike are putting their stamp on the political moment. Plus nine honorable mentions to songs that get everybody amped for the fight against fascism. The full guide: lataco.com/anti-ice-songs By Hadley Tomicki

Tortas Ahogadas Ameca, like many businesses across L.A., is looking for a lifeline to help them survive the economic impact of ICE raids. The Small Business Resiliency Fund—a motion introduced by County Supervisor @HildaSolis—is providing that much needed aid. 🎥: @el_tragon_de_LA

Civil Rights icon, @doloreshuerta, made a brave move today, revealing a secret she had been holding for 60 years for the sake of the Farm Workers movement. You can read her letter here: @dolores_huerta/march-18-2026-e74c20430555?postPublishedType=initial" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@dolores_huert…

Daily Memo: ICE Kidnapped Several Fathers In Front of Their Children

This Noma controversy has shaken up the international food media world, and dozens of people have personally hit up L.A. TACO's EIC about it. These are the reflections from an editor caught in the crossfire. The full story: lataco.com/canceling-noma… By @theglutster

The rule revokes commercial licenses from immigrants with a variety of temporary protections, regardless of whether or not they’re authorized to work in the United States. The full story: lataco.com/trump-revokes-… By Izzy Ramirez

Update: During a press conference held Tuesday morning, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the country would host Iran’s first-round matches of the 2026 World Cup, if needed.

Bovino is one year away from the mandatory age of retirement in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and has been a part of the agency for 30 years. The full story: lataco.com/gregory-bovino… By Aisha Wallace-Palomares and Izzy Ramirez

The former sole provider for his family, Paktiawal leaves behind his wife, three daughters, and three sons. The full story: lataco.com/afghan-veteran… By Izzy Ramirez

Agave grown in Israel is one of the latest examples of Zionism seeping into the world of beverages. The full story: lataco.com/mexican-tequil… By Carmen Lopez

The back-and-forth between FIFA, Donald Trump, Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali, and the Iranian National Team left plenty of doubt as to what will actually happen come June. The full story: lataco.com/iran-fifa-worl… By @afroxander

Sunday Taquitos #19: Cheaper Eggs Art by Ivan Ehlers

El Sarape is a lowkey mariscos spot. They don’t have Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook to advertise, making it a true hidden gem in L.A. — only those in-the-know recognize it. The full story: lataco.com/hidden-nayarit… By @abemarquez3

At least 15 total were taken this week via targeted arrests by ICE agents in Southern California. Full report: lataco.com/daily-memo_mar…

Jax and Alex, the business owners behind the Barrio Drive x Dstroy LA collab, say its important to offer a safe space for those looking for community and support, while providing aid to those impacted by ICE. 🎥: Lizbeth Solorzano

The weekend is here! ☀️ Are you taking advantage of our perk of the month? Join today to claim all the perks an L.A. TACO membership has to offer: lataco.com/join

Also in this weekend’s guide, stripping for good, a new spin on a Sinaloan hot dog, and the return of a Westside Argentine favorite. The full guide: lataco.com/weekend-eats-l… By Hadley Tomicki