The streets of downtown Los Angeles were filled with tension for the third night in a row, as protests against immigration raids continued to escalate. What began as peaceful demonstrations quickly turned chaotic. Police declared the area an “unlawful assembly” late into the night, ordering crowds to disperse.
The unrest has led to several troubling scenes: cars set ablaze, reports of looting, and journalists caught in the crossfire. A British photojournalist was seriously injured and required surgery after being hit by a sponge bullet. An Australian reporter was also shot with a non-lethal round while covering the protest live on the scene.
President Donald Trump weighed in from Washington, describing the situation in LA as dire. “Things look really bad in LA,” he said. “Bring in the troops!” His call for military involvement comes despite objections from California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, who has opposed the deployment of the National Guard.
Reporting from the city, noted that while Sunday night was slightly calmer than the violent scenes of the previous day, the tension in the air remained thick. Meanwhile, Reporters captured a frightening moment on camera—footage of a car speeding through a group of protesters, sending people running for their lives.
As the city braces for what may come next, many Angelenos are left hoping for peace and accountability amid the chaos.