Anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles continue with clashes, dozens more arrests
Jan 31, 2026·Location: Los Angeles, CA

Anti-ICE protesters held demonstrations across Southern California on January 30-31, 2026, including marches through Los Angeles, rallies at City Hall, and actions outside the Metropolitan Detention Center. Clashes erupted when protesters blocked access points and threw objects, including fireworks, rocks and bottles, at federal agents, who responded with chemical irritants and dispersal orders. Eight people were arrested Friday, and police later said 50 people were arrested following Saturday's protest, mostly for failing to disperse, along with charges including assault with a deadly weapon and vandalism; streets near the federal building were closed overnight and a police pursuit tied to the protest ended in a crash. The protests were part of a nationwide action following fatal shootings by federal officers in Minneapolis.
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