Recent protests in downtown Los Angeles have seen thousands converge to call for an end to ICE raids as part of a national movement. Demonstrations turned violent as protesters clashed with police and federal agents outside the federal detention center, leading to multiple arrests. The LAPD issued a tactical alert amid the chaos, while some protesters resorted to setting a dumpster ablaze. Footage shows tense confrontations, with reports of police using less-lethal rounds. The protests are part of a broader response across Southern California and nationwide against immigration policies and funding for ICE, as communities unite for change.