A large crowd gathered in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday to protest the recent ICE raids and deportations. The gathering closed the 101 Freeway for hours. Police declared an unlawful assembly and forced demonstrators to disperse during the daylong event.

L.A. Gridlock Showdown: Protesters vs. Trump's Immigration Policies Downtown Los Angeles transformed into a sea of protest on Sunday as thousands rallied against President Trump's immigration policies. Demonstrators took over the 101 Freeway, waving flags and chanting… pic.twitter.com/W0m0TMHIpF

Draped in Mexican and Salvadoran flags, roughly 1,000 demonstrators gathered near City Hall shortly before noon, blocking traffic at Spring and Temple streets.