A retired FBI agent reveals how organized anarchist groups are hijacking peaceful anti-ICE demonstrations using sophisticated tactics to provoke confrontations with law enforcement.

All traffic has been halted on a portion of the 101 freeway in Los Angeles as protesters walk on the freeway, according to Los Angeles Police Department. Both northbound and southbound lanes have been impacted, officials said. "101 freeway between Alameda and the 110 freeway is closed due to demonstrators walking onto the freeway," police said.

Federal authorities have charged at least 14 people tied to recent immigration protests that have roiled Los Angeles. While some are charged with extremely serious offenses, others face serious prison time for minor skirmishes with immigration agents.

An armed man was arrested on Saturday in the area of a "No Kings" rally in West Chester, Pennsylvania, police said.

Following mostly peaceful demonstrations in response to multiple immigration raids in Los Angeles last week, anti-ICE protests began erupting. Immigration officers were assaulted, vehicles burned, and businesses looted.

Lawmakers say they fear foreign influence, and ideological donations fueling violence and that protesters are being paid.

A newly filed lawsuit claims the LAPD has 'a long history … of using excessive force against journalists at protests,' with actions in recent days allegedly causing several injuries.

An investigation escalated into a chaotic scene on Tuesday in a Peoria neighborhood where Homeland Security Investigation (HSI) agents were serving a search warrant.

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.

It remained unclear why Kevin Krebs, of Malvern, brought the weapons to the protest. Prosecutors say their investigation is ongoing.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dozens of protesters converged in the heart of the Latino community in Minneapolis on Tuesday after a large force of federal and local authorities wearing tactical gear conducted what they called a law enforcement action.