Tensions between demonstrators and police seemed to increase as the «Day Without Immigrants» protests in downtown Los Angeles proceeded into the evening. On Monday night, authorities issued an unlawful assembly and dispersal order.

Before beginning their march, which increased to thousands of participants and stopped city streets for the most of the day, demonstrators opposing the Trump Administration’s immigration policy and mass deportations assembled at City Hall in downtown Los Angeles.

Police had previously barred on-ramps and access to the 101 expressway, in contrast to Sunday when many demonstrations opposing mass deportations congested streets and stopped the expressway.

Demonstrator Alexa Cedillo told KTLA, «It’s personal for me.» It goes without saying that a large portion of my family is immigrant and pays taxes. My parents put in a lot of effort and stood up for my brothers and me. I’m here to stand up for my family.

Authorities said the path of travel was northbound on Los Angeles to Cesar Chavez Avenue, and just after 5 p.m. Monday, the LAPD issued an order for protesters on Los Angeles Street between Aliso and Arcadia streets to disperse.

«Anyone who stays at Arcadia, Main, Spring, and Los Angeles could be arrested,» the LAPD continued.

As pyrotechnics erupted and bottles were thrown, officers in skirmish lines were spotted wearing riot gear and brandishing non-lethal weapons.

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