Teen Stabbed at Immigration Protest in Downtown LA; Pasadena Students Walk Out in Solidarity
An immigration protest in downtown Los Angeles turned violent on Friday when a teenager was stabbed. At least one person was detained, but the situation remains under investigation. Meanwhile, students in Pasadena also walked out to protest immigration policies.
The downtown protest, mostly involving high school students, began in the morning and ended with a march to City Hall and a gathering at Grand Park. Around 1:30 p.m., a scuffle broke out, and a 17-year-old boy was stabbed. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition, but police believe the attacker was not part of the protest.
Los Angeles police declared the protest an unlawful assembly and ordered the group to disperse. Several people were detained, though there was no immediate update on an arrest. The investigation led to road closures in front of City Hall and Grand Park.
In Pasadena, hundreds of students from Blair High School marched to Pasadena City Hall to protest immigration sweeps. They voiced concerns about the fate of their families and friends under current policies. The district sent out a message stressing the importance of safety while acknowledging students' right to protest.
Despite the tense situation in LA, the protest in Pasadena remained peaceful, with students standing in solidarity and raising awareness about immigration issues.
