Police clash with Los Angeles protesters as opposition to Trump intensifies

Thousands take to LA streets to protest against Ice raids and president’s deployment of national guard troops

Protesters clash with authorities in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday. Picture: AP Photo/Jae Hong

Federal agents clashed with demonstrators in Los Angeles on Sunday as police used teargas and “less-lethal munitions” to disperse massive crowds of people protesting against Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and his deployment of the California national guard against the will of the state’s elected leaders.

Thousands of Angelenos swamped the streets around city hall, the federal courthouse and a detention center where protesters arrested in days before are being held. They also brought a major freeway to a standstill.