Draped in Mexican and Salvadoran and flags, roughly 1,000 demonstrators gathered near City Hall shortly before noon, blocking traffic at Spring and Temple streets

A large — and growing — protest formed near downtown Los Angeles on Sunday in response to President Trump’s crackdown on immigration and emphasis on deportations. The protest, which was organized and promoted on social media,

President Trump is expected to visit Los Angeles Friday for a tour areas damaged by two of the deadliest and destructive wildfires on record in California. Details about the Southern California visit,

"The real criminal is in the White House," one sign read. Another read "Jesus said 'Love Thy Neighbor,' not deport them."