LA police issue dispersal order after student protest against ICE turns violent

LA police issue dispersal order after student protest against ICE turns violent

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Los Angeles police issued a dispersal order Wednesday after a massive student protest over federal immigration enforcement efforts spiraled into violence in downtown LA.

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)’s Central Division issued a community advisory at about 3:30 p.m., noting officers were detaining a person for throwing items when the crowd surrounded them and “began to impede.”

A dispersal issue was issued, and those who remain will be subject to arrest, according to authorities.

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The violence broke out after hundreds of middle and high school students flooded the downtown to protest.

Footage obtained by affiliate FOX 11 Los Angeles showed students marching down the street, waving large Mexican flags and signs while toting backpacks.

The students blocked at least four lanes of traffic as they made their way through the city.

Protesters stand behind police line in Downtown Los Angeles

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Crowds appeared to dwindle as tensions rose near ICE’s Los Angeles Field Office at the intersection of East Temple and North Alameda streets.

At least four suspects were detained for vandalizing property in the area and will be charged with felony vandalism, according to the LAPD.

Aerial view of an anti-ICE protest

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It is unclear if the suspects were students, or participants in the march.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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