A federal agent was injured during a student-led anti-ICE protest in Downtown Los Angeles on Friday. The agent was taken to a hospital for treatment. The protest drew a large crowd into busy city streets. Traffic was blocked as the march moved through downtown. Police said tensions rose and clashes occurred during the demonstration.
Federal Agent Injured During Downtown Demonstration
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that a federal agent was hurt during the protest. In a public message shared on social media before 1 p.m., the department said emergency responders were called to help an injured federal agent at the scene.
According to the update, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded and provided medical assistance. The agent was later taken to a hospital. Authorities did not release details about the agent’s condition, and it remains unknown how serious the injuries were at the time of transport.
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Police said the attack happened as the march moved through downtown streets. Items were reportedly thrown at officers during the protest. In later updates, the department stated that the suspects believed to be involved in the attack blended back into the larger group of marchers, making immediate identification difficult.
Law enforcement did not specify which federal agency the injured agent worked for. Officials also said it was not clear whether any arrests had been made in connection with the attack by the end of the day.
Student Walkout Blocks Traffic and Causes Property Damage
The protest was described by local outlets as part of a student walkout. Aerial video showed a large group of young protesters walking together through downtown streets, causing traffic delays and forcing vehicles to stop. Streets normally filled with cars were temporarily taken over by the marching crowd.
Many protesters carried flags, including American and Mexican flags, along with other banners. Signs with strong political messages were visible throughout the march. Some signs included phrases aimed at drawing attention from drivers, while others expressed anger toward national political figures, according to reports from the California Post.
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Police said the demonstration also included acts of vandalism. Property damage was reported at several locations, including the Federal Building. Officers said objects were thrown, and buildings were damaged as the march continued.
Because of the size of the crowd and the movement through multiple streets, police focused on traffic control and public safety. Officers worked to reopen blocked roads and prevent further damage. Updates shared by the department showed the protest shifting locations as marchers continued through downtown.
Recent History of Anti-ICE Protests in Downtown LA
This was not the first time downtown Los Angeles has seen student-led protests against ICE in recent weeks. Earlier this month, police issued a dispersal order during another anti-ICE demonstration in the same area. That protest also involved property damage and disruptions to traffic.
During the earlier incident, at least four suspects were detained for vandalizing property, according to police statements. Those individuals were expected to face felony vandalism charges. Authorities said the damage included graffiti and harm to buildings in the downtown district.
Friday’s protest followed a similar pattern, with students leading the march and law enforcement monitoring the situation. Police said their priority remained public safety, especially as large crowds moved through busy streets during daytime hours.
Officials emphasized that while peaceful protest is allowed, actions such as vandalism, blocking emergency access, and attacking law enforcement officers are treated as serious offenses. The department continued to share updates throughout the day as the situation developed and officers worked to manage the crowd.
As of the latest police update, the injured federal agent remained hospitalized, the suspects had not been publicly identified, and investigators were reviewing the incident based on available information and evidence gathered during the protest.