What began as a peaceful protest in downtown Los Angeles transformed into violence by late afternoon, prompting the LAPD to declare an unlawful assembly. As demonstrators clashed with officers, throwing objects and causing injuries, police responded with tear gas and other non-lethal force. Footage showed demonstrators, including a woman hit by a rubber bullet, and arrests being made. Governor Gavin Newsom's plea to President Trump to rescind troop deployments showcased rising tensions over the situation, marking a significant political crossroads in handling civil unrest.
The LAPD declared an unlawful assembly as demonstrators turned violent, responding with tear gas and non-lethal weapons, attempting to control the escalating situation.
California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized President Trump for deploying National Guard troops, calling it a serious breach of state sovereignty and inflaming tensions.
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