From KFI 640 Los Angeles
Los Angeles faced its third straight day of tense protests over federal immigration raids Sunday, with armed National Guard troops now part of the equation.
National Guard troops arrived in downtown Los Angeles at 4 a.m. Sunday after President Donald Trump ordered their deployment, over the strenuous objection of local Democrats, led by Mayor Karen Bass and Gov. Gavin Newsom. By early afternoon they were facing off with angry protesters as they tried to protect the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and the Metropolitan Detention Center on Alameda Street downtown.
Additionally, 500 Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines are prepared to deploy and assist the National Guard troops on the ground according to NBC News.
Around 7:30 p.m. Sunday, police shut down the Hollywood (101) Freeway for the second time that day due to protesters on an overpass throwing rocks, debris and firecrackers at California Highway Patrol officers and vehicles in southbound lanes, causing severe damage to the vehicles. The freeway was shut down "until further notice," according to the the Los Angeles Police Department.
The LAPD went on Tactical Alert, declared an unlawful assembly in the area of Alameda Street between Second and Aliso streets and battled with more than 1,000 demonstrators who marched from Boyle Heights to the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building.
Troops on horseback, ground and air resources were deployed with less- lethal munitions to combat the protesters.
On Sunday evening, police declared an unlawful assembly for the entire Civic Center Area of downtown, and closing traffic on Spring Street between Temple and First streets, where demonstrators used chairs from Grand Park and other items to blockade the street. Less-lethal munitions were authorized and were used. The area in effect includes Broadway to the west, Alameda Street to the East, Second Street to the south and Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard to the north.
Around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, protesters used pink chairs, possibly from nearby Grand Park in an attempt to establish barricades in multiple locations, including Spring and Temple streets, outside City Hall and LAPD Headquarters. Meanwhile, officers were trying to dismantle them.
Nearby, police on horseback established a skirmish line and were launching tear gas to maintain their position.
Meanwhile, black smoke emanated from about a half-dozen Waymo driver- less cars that were summoned to Los Angeles Street only to be destroyed and set on fire. Authorities allowed the vehicles to burn themselves out rather than send in firefighters to extinguish them. "Burning lithium-ion batteries release toxic gases, including hydrogen fluoride, posing risks to responders and those nearby," officials stated.
