Snopes has fact-checked many claims that have spread related to the protests, such as whether videos show a man committing several acts of violence, whether the California Democratic Party bought pallets of bricks for LA protesters ( originated as satire ), and whether a Craigslist ad proved the protests were orchestrated.

Los Angeles County GOP vice chair and former sheriff's deputy Patrick Gipson issued a scathing rebuke of state and local leadership, accusing officials of negligence amid the protests in the city.

The rallies, named "No Kings Day" to oppose what they see as a power grab by Trump, are expected to be the largest and most numerous protests since Trump's second term began, dwarfing the Hands Off protests in early April that drew as many as 1 million Americans to the streets at more than 1,000 rallies.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed 'unrest' in LA a week after protests began in response to immigration raids.

What you'll hear: Frank Stoltze, who covers issues around civics and democracy for LAist, walks us through the unprecedented week that Angelenos just experienced. We also talk to family members of people detained by ICE. Also we look at the history of this moment — and why it's significant that it's happening in L.A.

The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles, a non-profit working to advance human and civil rights of immigrants, is facing federal investigation and criticism from state lawmakers over its possible involvement in immigration protests. The group has denied accusations of wrongdoing.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem pledged to "liberate" Los Angeles on Thursday at a press conference that was dramatically interrupted when federal agents dragged a Democratic U.S.

Thousands of people nationwide have shown up at protests and rallies opposing ICE raids as unrest grows in response to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.