Protests in LA enter fourth day over immigration
Large-scale protests against President Trump's immigration policies continued for a fourth consecutive day in Los Angeles, as hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside City Hall. The protests are part of a nationwide response to the administration's recent immigration crackdown and executive orders.
The demonstrations, which began on Sunday, have seen protesters marching through LA streets, with initial protests resulting in the blocking of the 101 Freeway. The Los Angeles Police Department has declared these gatherings "unlawful assemblies" over the past three days, forcing dispersals. Students from East and South Los Angeles schools have joined the movement through walkouts.
The protests come in response to ICE's planned intensification of raids in major cities and Trump's recent executive orders targeting asylum seekers, refugees, and birthright citizenship. A federal judge in Maryland temporarily blocked the birthright citizenship order nationwide, while organizations like the ACLU continue legal challenges against other immigration-related orders.
The LAUSD has taken precautionary measures, distributing "Know Your Rights" cards to students and staff in preparation for potential ICE raids. Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho encouraged students to protest "within school facilities" rather than staying home.
Protesters carried signs with messages such as "School is for education, not immigration" and "My parents fought for my future, now I'll fight for theirs." A Day Without Immigrants national initiative saw approximately 1,000 people gathering on freeway overpasses, while businesses across the country closed in solidarity.
The demonstrations are part of the broader "50501 Movement" - calling for protests in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Similar protests have erupted across Southern California, including the Inland Empire and Ventura County, reflecting widespread opposition to the administration's immigration policies.
