2,000 LA anti-ICE rioters takeover 101 Freeway downtown as self-driving cars lit on fire in chaotic scene

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Anti-ICE Protesters Take Over Los Angeles Freeway

On the third day of demonstrations, around 2,000 anti-ICE protesters caused chaos in downtown Los Angeles by taking over a major highway and igniting violence. The LAPD reported that the massive crowd moved onto the 101 Freeway, disrupting traffic around 4 p.m. local time.

Anti-ICE Protest in Los Angeles — California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers clear protestors who were blocking the 101 freeway on June 08, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images

Authorities in riot gear formed a line under a bridge to prevent the protesters from advancing on the freeway. California Highway Patrol officers in riot gear intervened, corralling the crowd onto an exit ramp and dispersing gas canisters to control the situation, as reported by NBC Los Angeles.

Amidst the protests, rioters set self-driving cars on fire, adding to the chaos and destruction in the area. The freeway was reopened to car traffic just over an hour after the incident.

This ongoing situation highlights the tensions surrounding immigration policies in the United States. Stay tuned for further updates on this breaking story.