PHOTO GALLERY: L.A. protests over immigration turn violent
Riots and unrest have spread to other cities after protesters clashed with law enforcement over the weekend
Protesters confront police on the 101 Freeway near the Metropolitan Detention Center of downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, following the previous night’s immigration raid protest. Associated Press / Photo by Jae C. Hong
Protests that began last Friday escalated into violent riots after federal law enforcement started arresting illegal immigrants in Los Angeles. L.A. Mayor Bass contacted immigrant rights groups who called for emergency protests to demand the release of immigrants.
Over the next two days, rioters blocked metro train tracks and major roads, constructed barricades, attacked law enforcement, and set cars on fire in downtown Los Angeles. By Sunday, L.A. law enforcement began using rubber bullets, tear gas, and other less-lethal munitions to attempt to disperse rioters.
President Trump has deployed approximately 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles over the last four days.
A protester leaps off a burning Waymo taxi near the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday. Associated Press / Photo Eric Thayer
A protester confronts National Guard soldiers in downtown Los Angeles. Associated Press / Photo Eric Thayer
Protesters block the 101 Freeway near downtown L.A. Associated Press / Photo Eric Thayer
A protester throws a smoke grenade at law enforcement on the 101 Freeway on Sunday. Associated Press / Photo Eric Thayer
Protesters throw objects at police vehicles on the 101 Freeway. Associated Press / Photo Ethan Swope
A flash bomb thrown by protesters explodes next to police vehicles on a highway near downtown L.A. Associated Press / Photo Eric Thayer
A protester throws a scooter at police officers below him on the 101 Freeway. Associated Press / Photo Jae C. Hong
Two California Highway Patrol officers try to dodge rocks and other object being thrown at them by protesters. Associated Press / Photo Jae C. Hong
U.S. National Guard soldiers deploy around downtown Los Angeles on Sunday. Associated Press / Photo Eric Thayer
Protesters hide from law enforcement behind benches near the Metropolitan Detention Center of downtown Los Angeles. Associated Press / Photo Eric Thayer
Protesters take cover from a firework thrown during a riot on Sunday night. Associated Press / Photo Ethan Swope
A woman waves the Mexican flag as flames erupt from a burning dumpster during a protest in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday. Associated Press / Photo Ethan Swope
A man photographs the remains of a burned-out car on Monday after a night of protests and riots in downtown Los Angeles. Associated Press / Photo Damian Dovarganes
Workers try to remove graffiti on Tuesday after a protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in L.A. Associated Press / Photo Damian Dovarganes
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