On Sunday, a large protest took place in downtown Los Angeles, with demonstrators marching against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and deportation policies. The protest, organized by residents and promoted on social media, saw a crowd gather on Olvera Street before moving towards City Hall. Police called the demonstration “non-permitted” but noted it was mostly peaceful, though it caused major gridlock in the area by closing down the 101 Freeway. No arrests or injuries were reported. This protest was part of a larger wave of demonstrations across the country over the weekend, with similar protests in Florida, Arkansas, Missouri, Texas, and Georgia. The protests aimed to show support for immigrants and oppose Trump’s policies on illegal immigration and refugee admissions. The president’s executive orders have led to increased immigration enforcement activities and publicized arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The protests in Los Angeles and other parts of the country aimed to demonstrate solidarity with immigrants and push back against the administration’s policies.
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