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Protest erupts in downtown Los Angeles over surge in ICE raids, some demonstrators block 101 Freeway

www.cbsnews.com Protest in downtown Los Angeles over ICE raids blocks 101 Freeway

A protest in downtown L.A. protest against the immigration policies of President Trump moved onto the 101 Freeway.

Summary

Thousands protested in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday against a surge in ICE raids under President Trump’s administration.

Demonstrators marched from Olvera Street to City Hall before blocking lanes on the 101 Freeway, leading to major traffic disruptions.

The California Department of Transportation confirmed freeway closures, while LAPD reported gridlock across key streets.

Trump has intensified deportations since taking office, prompting widespread demonstrations in major cities. Authorities have yet to confirm arrests or further enforcement actions.

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Hell yes.
FFS, don't Los Angelenos have enough going on right now?
- Yeah - like everything ICE is doing on top of their recent fires
  
  Glad to see people in solidarity here pushing back
- You'd be complaining about Rosa Parks and the peaceful sit ins in the 1950s-60s, wouldn't you
  
  What the fuck are you on about? My meaning was that ICE should leave these people alone because they have enough to deal with right now.
- Looks like a lot of people have difficulty figuring out that this comment is directed at ICE leaving citizens alone and think you meant the people doing the protesting.
  
  Man leftists are so bad at infighting
- Will you say this when ICE starts deporting firefighters?
  
  What? Yes. Stop deporting people and let them live their lives.
It's like in some authoritarian regimes, where there is a protest against some 'little' issue.

I mean, calls for Trump impeachment/decent rule of law and democracy seem more effective, isn't it?

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