Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers fired less-lethal weapons into crowds of both protesters and journalists during a protest held outside the Los Angeles Federal Building for immigration reform on Labor Day.
A DHS officer fires pepper spray into a crowd of protesters in front of the Los Angeles Federal Building on Sept. 1. Protesters were met with tear gas and pepper-spray bullets by DHS officers. (Isaiah Ryan)
An unlawful assembly was declared by the Los Angeles Police department after sunset.
ICE and LAPD officers targeted vocal individuals among protesters, tackling some to the ground.
ICE agents tackle a protester to the ground in the middle of Alameda Street next to the Los Angeles Federal Building on Sept. 1. The protest was declared an unlawful assembly by LAPD after sunset. (Isaiah Ryan)
At least one demonstrator was released without charges, while several organizers and other protesters were also taken into custody.
ICE agents seize a protester on East Commercial Street while a DHS officer fires their non-lethal pepper-spray gun at protesters in downtown LA on Sept. 1. The protest was declared an unlawful assembly by LAPD after sunset. (Isaiah Ryan)
The protest began with a sit-in, where people occupied Los Angeles City Hall Park.
Three protesters stand side by side as they listen to a community speaker on Sept. 1. Protesters gathered at Los Angeles City Hall Park before walking to the Los Angeles Federal Building. (Isaiah Ryan)
Activists played cultural songs honoring ancestors, held speeches regarding ICE’s deployment in LA, and called for solidarity while burning palo santo, a holy wood known for its spiritual properties.
A protester waves a Palestinian flag as they march with other protesters holding flags and signs down First Street on Sept. 1. Protesters gathered at Los Angeles City Hall Park before walking to the Los Angeles Federal Building. (Isaiah Ryan)
Demonstrators marched through Little Tokyo as they waved flags, chanted “Whose streets? Our streets,” and played instruments as they moved down First Street towards the Los Angeles Federal Building.
A group of anti-ICE protesters march in front of the Los Angeles Police Department building while holding signs and an American flag on Sept. 1. Protesters were met with tear gas and pepper-spray bullets after their arrival to the Los Angeles Federal Building. (Isaiah Ryan) 
Protester wave a flag of an upside down American and Mexican flag on Sept. 1. Protesters gathered at Los Angeles City Hall Park before walking to the Los Angeles Federal Building. (Isaiah Ryan) 
An anti-ICE community speaker sings a song honoring their ancestors in their native language as community members listen on Sept. 1. Protesters gathered at Los Angeles City Hall Park before walking to the Los Angeles Federal Building. (Isaiah Ryan) Three protesters stand side by side as they listen to a community speaker on Sept. 1. Protesters gathered at Los Angeles City Hall Park before walking to the Los Angeles Federal Building. (Isaiah Ryan) 
Community members hold hands as they listen to a speaker on Sept. 1. Protesters gathered at Los Angeles City Hall Park before walking to the Los Angeles Federal Building. (Isaiah Ryan) 
A flag with text written on it hangs off the back of a community member as they listen to a community speaker. At the Anti-Ice protest at the Los Angeles City Hall and Los Angeles Federal building on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. The Anti-Ice Protest was held on Sept. 1. (Isaiah Ryan) 
A protester holds a Donald Trump mask and book, while wearing a red tie, red hat, and an upside down American flag shirt on Sept. 1. Protesters gathered at Los Angeles City Hall Park before walking to the Los Angeles Federal Building. (Isaiah Ryan) 
A child plays with a Mexican flag on the floor, next to markers snacks and a pack of cigarettes on Sept. 1. Protesters gathered at Los Angeles City Hall Park before walking to the Los Angeles Federal Building. (Isaiah Ryan) 
A community speaker shares words on a microphone with a red and white keffieya over their shoulders on Sept. 1. Protesters gathered at Los Angeles City Hall Park before walking to the Los Angeles Federal Building. (Isaiah Ryan) 
The reflection of protesters gathering in the street and waving flags on Sept. 1. Protesters gathered at Los Angeles City Hall Park before walking to the Los Angeles Federal Building. (Isaiah Ryan) 
A protester burns palo santo for spiritual cleansing as other protesters begin marching on Sept. 1. Protesters gathered at Los Angeles City Hall Park before walking to the Los Angeles Federal Building. (Isaiah Ryan) 
A child protester holds a Mexican flag as they march with other protesters on Sept. 1. Protesters gathered at Los Angeles City Hall Park before walking to the Los Angeles Federal Building. (Isaiah Ryan) A protester waves a Palestinian flag as they march with other protesters holding flags and signs down First Street on Sept. 1. Protesters gathered at Los Angeles City Hall Park before walking to the Los Angeles Federal Building. (Isaiah Ryan) 
Protesters hold flags as they march down First Street in Little Tokyo while onlookers watch from the sidewalk on Sept. 1. Protesters gathered at Los Angeles City Hall Park before walking to the Los Angeles Federal Building. (Isaiah Ryan) 
A DHS officer closes the entryway of a fence in front of the Los Angeles Federal Building while holding a non-lethal pepper-spray bullet gun. Protesters gathered at Los Angeles City Hall Park before walking to the Los Angeles Federal Building. (Isaiah Ryan) 
A protester wearing a red “HATE WILL NOT MAKE US GREAT” shirt helps to close the fence in front of the Los Angeles Federal Building on Sept. 1. Protesters gathered at Los Angeles City Hall Park before walking to the Los Angeles Federal Building. (Isaiah Ryan) 
A protester removes their respirator as fellow protesters come to their aid after being sprayed with tear gas outside of the Los Angeles Federal Building on Sept. 1. Protesters were met with tear gas and pepper-spray bullets by DHS officers. (Isaiah Ryan) 
Two protesters have a conversation on Alameda Street in LA on Sept. 1. Protesters gathered at Los Angeles City Hall Park before walking to the Los Angeles Federal Building. (Isaiah Ryan) 
A masked protester with a Mexican flag as a cape throws a water bottle at DHS officers inside the fenced perimeter outside the Los Angeles Federal Building on Sept. 1. Protesters were met with tear gas and pepper-spray bullets by DHS officers. (Isaiah Ryan) A DHS officer sprays tear gas into a crowd of protesters in front of the Los Angeles Federal Building on Sept. 1. Protesters were met with tear gas and pepper-spray bullets by DHS officers. (Isaiah Ryan) 
A protester runs for supplies at a medical station on the opposite side of Alameda Street in front of the Los Angeles Federal Building on Sept. 1. Other protesters sought help after being sprayed with tear gas from DHS officers. (Isaiah Ryan) 
A protester receives medical help after being sprayed by tear gas in front of the Los Angeles Federal Building on Sept. Protesters were met with tear gas and pepper-spray bullets by DHS officers. (Isaiah Ryan) ICE agents tackle a protester to the ground in the middle of Alameda Street next to the Los Angeles Federal Building on Sept. 1. The protest was declared an unlawful assembly by LAPD after sunset. (Isaiah Ryan) 
ICE agents tackle a protester to the ground in the middle of Alameda Street next to the Los Angeles Federal Building on Sept. 1. The protest was declared an unlawful assembly by LAPD after sunset. (Isaiah Ryan) 
ICE agents pick up a protester off the ground in the middle of Alameda Street as a DHS officer stands guard next to the Los Angeles Federal Building on Sept. 1. The protest was declared an unlawful assembly by LAPD after sunset. (Isaiah Ryan) 
An ICE agent signals a protester with an American flag to stand back at the Los Angeles Federal Building on Sept. 1.The protest was declared an unlawful assembly by LAPD after sunset. (Isaiah Ryan) 
ICE agents pick up a part of a fence to reconstruct a part of the barrier in front of the Los Angeles Federal Building on Sept. 1. The protest was declared an unlawful assembly by LAPD after sunset. (Isaiah Ryan) 
An ICE agent approaches a crowd of protesters holding a non-lethal pepper-spray gun at East Commercial Street, across from the Los Angeles Federal Building on Sept. 1. The protest was declared an unlawful assembly by LAPD after sunset. (Isaiah Ryan) ICE agents seize a protester on East Commercial Street while a DHS officer fires their non-lethal pepper-spray gun at protesters in downtown LA on Sept. 1. The protest was declared an unlawful assembly by LAPD after sunset. (Isaiah Ryan) 
An ICE agents points a non-lethal pepper-spray gun at journalists and protesters to clear the way for a detained protester to the Los Angeles Federal Building on Sept. 1. The protest was declared an unlawful assembly by LAPD after sunset. (Isaiah Ryan) 
A photojournalist receives help from protesters who set up a medical outpost on East Commercial Street after being hit with pepper spray bullets from ICE and DHS Police agents on Sept 1. The protest was declared an unlawful assembly by LAPD after sunset. (Isaiah Ryan) 
A protester holds their child as both hold their fist up towards LAPD officers at Alameda Street in downtown LA on Sept. 1. The protest was declared an unlawful assembly by LAPD after sunset. (Isaiah Ryan) 
A protester is detained by LAPD officers in front of the Little Tokyo Metro Station on Alameda and First Street on Sept. 1. The protest was declared an unlawful assembly by LAPD after sunset. (Isaiah Ryan) 
A protester shouts while being detained by LAPD officers in front of the Little Tokyo Metro Station on Alameda and First Street on Sept. 1. The protest was declared an unlawful assembly by LAPD after sunset. (Isaiah Ryan) 
A protester shouts while being detained by LAPD officers in front of the Little Tokyo Metro Station on Alameda and First Street on Sept. 1. The protest was declared an unlawful assembly by LAPD after sunset. (Isaiah Ryan)
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