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The Zoot Suit Riots erupted in Los Angeles from June 3 to June 8, 1943.
Young Mexican Americans, especially those wearing zoot suits, were predominantly targeted.
Press coverage portrayed zoot suiters as criminals and enemies of patriotism during WWII.
LAPD often arrested victims instead of the aggressive servicemen attacking them.
In 2023, the Los Angeles County Board publicly condemned the riots, marking historical injustice.
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