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Teenager Critically Injured During Violent Immigration Protest in Los Angeles

A high school walkout protesting President Trump's immigration policies escalated into violence, leaving one teen stabbed and several detained.

Overview

  • A 17-year-old male is in critical condition after being stabbed during a protest against President Trump's immigration policies near Los Angeles City Hall.
  • The protest, involving high school students and other groups, was part of a weeklong series of demonstrations against deportation policies and immigration enforcement measures.
  • The stabbing occurred during a scuffle in Grand Park, prompting police to declare the event an unlawful assembly and disperse the crowd.
  • Multiple arrests were made in connection with the incident, and the suspect in the stabbing has been described as a Hispanic male juvenile, though no charges have been announced yet.
  • The protests, some of which have turned violent, highlight growing tensions over the administration's immigration crackdown, with activists continuing to advocate for immigrant rights despite risks of violence and detention.