What led to the dispersal order at the LA protest?

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Dispersal Order Issued Following Unlawful Assembly Declaration

Authorities declared an unlawful assembly and subsequently issued a dispersal order at the Los Angeles protest after protesters refused to comply with demands to leave the area. Less-lethal munitions were deployed to clear the vicinity of individuals who did not disperse as directed.
Law Enforcement Response to Non-Compliance

The Los Angeles Police Department stated that less-lethal munitions were employed to clear the area after a dispersal order was given. This action was taken against those who refused to comply with the order and leave the protest site.
Journalist Injured During Dispersal

An Agence France-Presse photographer sustained injuries from rubber bullets fired by law enforcement while covering the demonstrations. The photographer reported being approximately 90 feet away from the police when struck twice, once in the face and once in the arm, while clearly identified as press with cameras, a helmet with AFP stickers, and a "Press" patch.
Protests Erupted Over Immigration Raids

The demonstrations, which had been ongoing daily since June 6, initially began in response to raids conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) targeting undocumented migrants in the city. While generally peaceful, these protests have at times involved instances of violence.

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