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Lapd Working To Clear Protest Crowd In Downtown Dispersal Order Issued

Bonisiwe Shabane
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lapd working to clear protest crowd in downtown dispersal order issued

LAPD declares protests near federal building unlawful hours after “No Kings” rally in the downtown area. Karma Dickerson reports for NBC4 at 11 p.m. on October 17, 2025. A protest near the federal building in downtown Los Angeles, hours after the programmed “No Kings” rally had concluded nearby, the Los Angeles Police Department ordered the dispersal of crowds from the area. At around 5:30 p.m., a small crowd was seen gathered in the intersection of Alameda Street and Aliso Street, in the area between the federal Metropolitan Detention Center and the 101 freeway. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are.

That group quickly grew, with protesters chanting, dancing, and speaking over loudspeakers, calling on the Los Angeles Police Department to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Political graffiti was visible in the area, though it was unclear when it had been placed. LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- President Trump is calling for even more expanded deportation operations in several major cities across the country, including Los Angeles. Trump in a social media posting called on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials "to do all in their power to achieve the very important goal of delivering the single largest Mass Deportation Program in History."

The moves comes after large protests erupted in L.A. and other major cities against the Trump administration's immigration policies. So far, it's not known how exactly that will impact L.A. But Sunday, at the president's directions, the Department of Homeland Security said it would pause most raids on farms, restaurants and hotels. The Trump administration has continued widespread immigration enforcement activities -- with a reported goal of up to 3,000 deportations per day. More than 2,000 "No Kings Day" protests were held on Saturday, organizers said.

Saturday marked the first full day of Marines on duty in Los Angeles, one week after protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids ignited in LA and spread to other cities across the U.S.,... Meanwhile, more than 2,000 "No Kings Day" protests were held across the U.S. on Saturday to protest the Trump administration and to counterprogram the military parade in Washington, D.C., organizers said. More than 5 million people participated, according to organizers. As demonstrations continue in Los Angeles and spread to other cities across California and the nation, watch the video for a timeline on how the conflict has unfolded. The LAPD and other agencies are aggressively clearing the streets of downtown LA, where protesters had pushed up against police lines.

©2025 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Fox News correspondent Christina Coleman reports on the Los Angeles protests on ‘Fox Report.’ Hours after thousands of people flocked to downtown Los Angeles for a day of demonstrations, the scene took a turn from peaceful to violent as rising unrest spurred police to deploy tear gas. "The demonstration has taken the street. A DISPERSAL ORDER has been issued for all persons located on Alameda south of Aliso and North of Temple to immediately leave the area," LAPD wrote in a warning on X.

CALIFORNIA SHERIFF SAYS NEARLY A DOZEN DEPUTIES INJURED IN ANTI-ICE RIOTS "People in the crowd are throwing rocks, bricks, bottles and other objects. Less lethal has been approved. Less lethal may cause discomfort and pain. It is advised that all persons leave the area," another alert read. UPDATED: Los Angeles Police officers tried to clear downtown protest crowds in the late afternoon on Saturday, as tensions escalated after a day of No Kings protests.

The LAPD said, “A DISPERSAL ORDER has been issued at Alameda South of Aliso North of Temple. A DISPERSAL ORDER has been issued on Los Angeles St between Aliso and Temple. People in the crowd are throwing rocks, bricks, bottles and other objects. Less lethal has been approved. Less lethal may cause discomfort and pain. It is advised that all persons leave the area.”

John Oliver Says "Slippery Slope To Authoritarianism Under Trump" Is Here With POTUS Response To L.A. Anti-ICE Protests Shakira Says Being An Immigrant In The U.S. "Means Living In Constant Fear, And It's Painful To See" Mark Ruffalo, Kerry Washington, Julia Louis-Dreyfus & More Celebrities Attend "No Kings" Protests: "Our Democracy's In Real Trouble" A demonstration with thousands of protesters took place in downtown Los Angeles Saturday afternoon, prompting a strong police presence in the area.

Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Feb. 2, 2025. A rally opposing the Trump administration's immigration crackdown descended upon downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, at times blocking the 101 Freeway. Droves of protesters flocked to downtown Los Angeles in what police described as a “non-permitted demonstration.” LAPD said it was monitoring a peaceful protest that made its way to City Hall and then moved... Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are.

A dispersal order was issued at 6 p.m. as law enforcement began to close in on the protesters to get them off the streets and the 101 Freeway.

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