Overview

• The protests began June 6 in downtown Los Angeles to oppose ICE raids and President Trump’s immigration policies, drawing tens of thousands of participants and prompting the deployment of National Guard troops and Marines.
• Photographer Marshall Woodruff, covering the “No Kings” rally on June 14, was struck in the eye by a rubber bullet and faces uncertain recovery of his vision.
• Protester Martin Santoyo underwent surgery after a rubber bullet struck his groin at close range on June 16, shattering one testicle and severely bruising the other.
• At least four other journalists have been wounded by rubber bullets during these demonstrations, including an AFP photographer shot in the face and leg and a British photojournalist who required emergency surgery.
• Both the Los Angeles Police Department and the County Sheriff’s Department have launched formal inquiries into their use of less-lethal munitions during the protests.