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Anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles continue with clashes, dozens more arrests

Jan 31, 2026·Location: Los Angeles, CA

Anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles continue with clashes, dozens more arrests
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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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Jan 31, 2026—Dozens more arrested Saturday on various charges related to the continuing protests
Jan 30, 2026—Anti-ICE protesters marched through Los Angeles and held rallies at City Hall and outside Metropolitan Detention Center; clashes occurred when protesters blocked access and threw objects at federal agents
Jan 30, 2026—Eight people arrested Friday on charges including assault on officers, vandalism, and failure to disperse
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