Los Angeles Clashes Continue, Protesters Detained in Austin
Los Angeles saw a fourth night of clashes between police and demonstrators as the Trump administration escalated its response. Protests also took place in Texas. Video distributed by the Associated Press showed showed some demonstrators being detained by authorities in Austin. (This video contains graphic images and expletives. Source: AP) (Source: Bloomberg)
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