LA protests live updates: LAPD authorizes use of 'less lethal munitions' as Highway 101 is blocked
Los Angeles is under siege as rioters seize control of the 101 Freeway and ramp up violent clashes with the National Guard, LAPD and immigration officials in response to President Trump's efforts to track down and arrest illegal migrants.
Authorities revealed Sunday afternoon that rioters had shut down the 101 Freeway both southbound and northbound after they stormed the road en masse.
Extraordinary photos shows at least 2,000 protesters as they commandeered both sides of the road, grinding traffic to a complete halt as they march down the streets waving flags and holding signs high above their heads.
Motorists stuck on the unmoving freeway are being instructed to turn around in an effort to clear the traffic, as even more rioters gather on overpasses and ramps.
Los Angeles erupts in anarchy as protesters storm major highway
Horrifying scenes of violence have stretched into a third day and sparked a political war of words between Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom.
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