LOS ANGELES -- Thousands of people marched in downtown Los Angeles Sunday in protest of President Trump's illegal immigration policies, causing major gridlock in the city. The protest, organized by activists, aimed to voice opposition to the administration's stance on immigration.

The large crowd set out Sunday morning and marched to city hall. At around 12:30 p.m., thousands had gathered and walked onto the 101 Freeway, leading to a temporary shutdown of the major road. The California Highway Patrol had to intervene to ensure the safety of both protesters and motorists.
Video footage from the scene showed protesters waving Mexican and Central American flags while chanting "si se puede" on the freeway. The demonstration caused disruptions in the city's traffic flow, with several streets being impacted by the march.
"Accessing state highways or roads to protest is unlawful and extremely dangerous because it puts protesters, motorists and first responders at great risk of injury," the California Highway Patrol stated.
While the protest was peaceful, the unauthorized occupation of the 101 Freeway led to traffic delays and inconvenience for commuters. The LAPD worked to redirect the crowd towards designated protest areas to minimize disruption to the city's infrastructure.
After briefly occupying the freeway, demonstrators moved onto surface streets, including Arcadia, Aliso, Main, and Spring streets, further impacting traffic flow in downtown Los Angeles. The protest continued with chants and signs advocating for immigrant rights and social justice.