Homeland Security Declares Unlawful Assembly, Deploys Tear Gas Outside LA Detention Center

June 8, 2025 — Los Angeles, CA

Federal agents with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security declared an unlawful assembly and deployed tear gas during a protest outside a federal detention center in downtown Los Angeles late Sunday afternoon, according to multiple eyewitnesses.

The incident occurred outside the Metropolitan Detention Center near the Civic Center area. Protesters had gathered in response to ongoing concerns over immigration enforcement and detention conditions.

Witnesses report that local police, including the LAPD, were not present at the scene at the time of the escalation. The use of tear gas and crowd control tactics appeared to be carried out solely by federal personnel.

As of now, there are no confirmed reports of injuries or arrests. Authorities have not issued an official statement.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.