A significant clash occurred between the National Guard, police, and over 1,000 demonstrators in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday. The protests against federal immigration raids escalated as demonstrators shut down the 101 freeway and set vehicles ablaze. Tensions mounted as California National Guard troops deployed tear gas and less-than-lethal rounds in response to the crowded confrontation where protesters were armed with makeshift barricades. The standoff represented a pivotal moment in ongoing anti-ICE activism, showcasing the severity of the situation and community response to federal actions on immigration.
By mid-afternoon, a massive crowd had assembled. Anti-ICE protesters take cover behind makeshift barricades placed in the street as they confront police officers.
California National Guard troops with riot shields pushed protestors into the streets amidst a widespread confrontation as tear gas was deployed.
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