Foreign Ministry Responds to Los Angeles Unrest, Arrest of Indonesian Nationals

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia's Foreign Ministry and six of its diplomatic missions in the United States have responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies, including the protests that erupted in cities such as Los Angeles. According to an official ministry report, federal immigration authorities launched a coordinated raid across several areas of Los Angeles, including the Garment District, Westlake, and South LA, which started on Friday, June 6.

The Indonesian Consulate General in Los Angeles confirmed that two Indonesian nationals were detained in the operation. The individuals were identified as ESS, a 53-year-old woman, and CT, a 48-year-old man.

"ESS was arrested due to her undocumented status, while CT was detained for prior narcotics violations and illegal entry," the report stated.

The consulate is now coordinating with local authorities to ensure consular access for both detainees.

In response to the demonstrations in Los Angeles and other locations, Indonesia's representatives in the U.S. pledged to maintain close communication with Indonesian community groups.

Additionally, Indonesian nationals have been advised to stay updated on local developments through official sources and comply with all local regulations. The ministry also reminded Indonesians planning to travel to the U.S. to ensure their visas are valid and appropriate for their purpose of visit, and to be prepared for stricter immigration checks upon arrival.

"For Indonesians affected by U.S. immigration policy, it is important to understand your legal rights in the U.S., including the right to legal counsel and the right to contact the nearest Indonesian representative office," the statement read.

Emergency contact numbers for Indonesians in the U.S. are as follows:

• Embassy in Washington DC: 2025697996
• Consulate in Chicago: 3125479114
• Consulate in Los Angeles: 2135908095
• Consulate in New York: 3478069279
• Consulate in San Francisco: 4158750793
• Consulate in Houston: 7132825544
• Or press the emergency button in the Foreign Ministry's Safe Travel app

ICE Arrests Indonesian with Criminal Records

On Saturday, June 7, an Indonesian national named Chrissahdah Tooy was arrested during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in Los Angeles.

News of his arrest was shared by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on its X account on Monday, June 9.

Tooy was detained for a criminal history that included narcotics offenses, driving under the influence, and illegal entry. "Tooy has a criminal record that includes convictions for narcotics, DUI, and unlawful entry," the X post stated.

Homeland Security reported that ICE detained 12 individuals during the Los Angeles operation. A press release issued Sunday, June 8, 2025, initially listed only 11 names; Tooy's name was announced separately via X.

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