On January 30, 2026, protesters converged in downtown Los Angeles for a national “ICE Out” action; video shared by reporter Anthony Cabassa on X shows a crowd tearing down a security kiosk at a federal detention facility while federal agents fell back, saying they were outnumbered. (yahoo.com) NBC and local outlets reported clashes near the Edward R. Roybal/Metropolitan Detention Center, including protesters throwing debris and agents deploying tear gas and pepper balls. (abc7.com) The LAPD declared a citywide tactical alert and issued dispersal orders; authorities made multiple arrests as officers pushed crowds away and secured the area. The situation remains under development. (abc7.com)
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Protesters in downtown LA tore down a kiosk at a federal detention center as clashes with agents included tear gas and pepper balls; LAPD issued a tactical alert and made arrests. According to NBC Los Angeles. (nbclosangeles.com) Thoughts? Comment.
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On January 31, 2026, thousands of protesters converged on downtown Los Angeles and clashed with federal agents outside the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building where ICE detainees are held. Video and reports say rioters damaged a security kiosk, smashed windows, and pushed a large dumpster against the loading‑dock exit to barricade federal officers. Agents responded with tear gas, pepper balls and other crowd‑control measures; police declared the assembly unlawful and made arrests. The confrontation followed a day of nationwide “ICE Out” actions and prompted local officials and federal agencies to issue statements as the situation remained active into the night. (abc7.com)
On January 30, 2026, Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski joined Democrats in supporting an amendment to rescind $75 billion in new ICE funding, a move tied to debate over a broader funding package and immigration enforcement reforms. (cbsnews.com) CBS News reported Murkowski and Sen. Susan Collins voted with Democrats on the measure, which failed narrowly in the 49–51 roll call. (cbsnews.com) The Senate meanwhile passed a separate $1.2 trillion appropriations package and split off the Homeland Security bill to force negotiations over ICE and CBP, setting a two‑week clock and contributing to a partial government funding lapse that began Saturday, prompting urgent talks. (washingtonpost.com)
