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In response to the mounting demonstrations, authorities in Los Angeles have declared a state of unlawful assembly. This designation often serves as a precursor to more aggressive measures, including dispersal orders and the use of projectiles or chemical agents. The police's immediate actions appear to be aimed at dispersing protesters from key areas, as tear gas canisters are seen being launched into crowds in an attempt to break the gatherings.
On-the-Ground Accounts and Observations
Eyewitness accounts describe a tense atmosphere on the ground. One reporting journalist noted:
“The protests are starting to heat up behind me. They are deploying tear gas. They're pushing protesters out. LA has declared a state of unlawful assembly.”