LAFC fans unfurl anti-ICE banners as Trump protestors clash with cops
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Soccer fans in Los Angeles proudly displayed a massive ‘Abolish ICE’ banner at an MLS game as local protestors continue to clash with riot police over President Donald Trump’s crackdown on undocumented migrants.

LAFC supporters unfurled the banner before Sunday’s game against Sporting Kansas City, while their favorite club has voiced its support for the protestors.

‘LAFC believes that the true strength of our community comes from the people and cultures that make up the tapestry of this beautiful and diverse city,’ the team statement began. ‘Today, when so many in our city are feeling fear and uncertainty, LAFC stands should to shoulder with all members of our community.

‘We are with you Los Angeles.’

Protesters in LA have seized control of the 101 Freeway and ramped up violent clashes with the National Guard, LAPD and ICE in response to Trump. Motorists stuck on the unmoving freeway were instructed to turn around in an effort to clear the traffic, as even more rioters gathered on overpasses and ramps.

Sunday was the third day of demonstrations against Trump’s immigration crackdown in Los Angeles, where 2,000 national guard members were deployed by the President. Trump also put 500 marines on standby, while the LAPD has authorized the use of ‘less lethal munitions’ in order to maintain control of the city.

Fans are seen unfurling an Abolish ICE banner prior to Sunday's game against Kansas City

Fans are seen unfurling an Abolish ICE banner prior to Sunday’s game against Kansas City 

LAFC didn't specifically endorse the message to 'Abolish ICE' but did support protestors

LAFC didn’t specifically endorse the message to ‘Abolish ICE’ but did support protestors 

A vandalized Waymo car burns during a protest on Sunday in Los Angeles

A vandalized Waymo car burns during a protest on Sunday in Los Angeles 

In nearby Alameda and Temple, arrests are now underway as officers report ‘people in the crowd are throwing concrete, bottles and other objects.’

At least two officers were injured after motorcyclists ploughed through rioters and ran straight over the top of authorities. Both of the riders have been detained by police as the officers are treated by medical personnel on the scene.

Elsewhere, officers were reportedly struck by fireworks as they worked to break up a violent crowd, while protesters were filmed brandishing 3D creations of Trump’s severed head on a pole.

Extraordinary footage shows at least five Waymo self-driving cars being set alight and vandalized, prompting an indefinite shutdown of Los Angeles St north of Arcadia, and south of Alameda amid safety concerns about the lithium batteries.

‘Burning lithium-ion batteries release toxic gases, including hydrogen fluoride, posing risks to responders and those nearby,’ authorities said.

One protester repeatedly smashed the driver side window of a Waymo which had been surrounded by demonstrators as flames engulfed another car nearby.

‘Burn, burn, burn,’ the protesters cheered.

At the Los Angeles City Hall, authorities on horseback were locked in a tense standoff with even more demonstrators, sparking fears from local law enforcement officers that they were in for a ‘rough night.’

People stand on the streets alongside burning Waymo cars on Sunday in Los Angeles

People stand on the streets alongside burning Waymo cars on Sunday in Los Angeles 

Los Angeles Police Department officers arrest a protester in front of the LA Federal Building

Los Angeles Police Department officers arrest a protester in front of the LA Federal Building 

Further arrests have been made throughout the Civic Center area of Downtown LA.

Protesters gathered outside the Metropolitan Detention Center were warned that the LAPD incident commander had approved the use of ‘less lethal munitions’ to break up the crowd.

This came as authorities declared the area an ‘unlawful assembly’ and warned any protester who chose to stay would be subject to arrest.

The LAPD began issuing rolling dispersal orders and declaring some of the protests acts of ‘unlawful assembly’ as violence ramped up on Sunday afternoon.

Protesters within regions now under a dispersal order have been warned to evacuate now or face arrest.

Demonstrations even reached the upscale AC Hotel Pasadena by Sunday afternoon after the arrival of emergency vehicles.

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