Protest Against Trump’s Deportations Causes Traffic Jam on Los Angeles Freeway

Protestors in downtown Los Angeles marched in response to President Trump’s immigration crackdown and deportation policies. The demonstration, organized by residents and promoted on social media, gathered a large crowd waving Mexican flags and carrying signs opposing Trump’s policies. The protest, although non-permitted, remained largely peaceful as protestors blocked a section of the 101 Freeway causing a major gridlock in the area. Police maintained a minimal presence and there were no arrests or injuries reported. Similar protests were held across the country in cities like DeLand, Florida, Vero Beach, Florida, and Riverside and San Diego in California. Demonstrators across the nation showed support for immigrants and opposed the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement activities, such as raids and increased arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Trump’s executive orders on immigration also seek to end birthright citizenship, sparking further backlash and protests. The protests serve as a response to the growing concern over Trump’s immigration policies, including the mass deportations and increased enforcement activities, which have caused fear and uncertainty among immigrant communities across the United States.