LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Large crowds turned out at more than 50 “No Kings” Day demonstrations across Los Angeles and Orange County today, including thousands of people in downtown Los Angeles, as part of a nationwide day of protests against illegal immigration enforcement and other federal policies.
The downtown rally at Gloria Molina Grand Park across from City Hall began around 2 p.m., followed by a march at 3 p.m., according to organizers.
In anticipation of the crowds, Caltrans crews Friday placed security gates along on- and off-ramps to the Hollywood (101) Freeway in the downtown area. During previous No Kings protests in downtown LA, some participants moved onto freeway lanes, temporarily blocking traffic. Surface streets were also blocked in the Civic Center area, including sections of Broadway and Spring streets…