Federal Agent Injured in Clash with Protesters in Downtown LA

Incident occurred during student walkout over Trump administration's immigration policies

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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A federal agent was injured during a clash with protesters in Downtown Los Angeles on Friday afternoon, according to authorities. The incident took place as scores of local students walked out of class to protest the Trump administration's immigration policies. Protesters were fighting with federal agents on Alameda Street when one agent was injured, though their condition was not immediately available.

Why it matters

Protests over federal immigration actions and deportations have been ongoing across the country, with students in Southern California participating in similar walkouts in recent weeks. This latest clash highlights the tensions between protesters and federal agents as the administration continues its crackdown on immigration.

The details

Protesters were fighting with federal agents on Alameda Street between Temple and Aliso Streets when an agent was injured, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The suspects accused of attacking the agent then blended into the march, which headed southbound toward 1st Street. Helicopter footage showed protesters rushing onto the grounds of the Metropolitan Detention Center, with some shoving and throwing objects at the agents, who used tasers and batons to try to move the group back.

  • The incident occurred on Friday afternoon around 1:34 p.m.

The players

Los Angeles Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and provided details about the clash between protesters and federal agents.

Los Angeles Fire Department

The agency that received a call for an injury at the scene and transported one patient to a hospital.

Department of Homeland Security

The federal agency that oversees the federal agents involved in the clash with protesters, though they did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between protesters and federal immigration authorities as the Trump administration continues its crackdown on immigration, with students in Southern California joining nationwide demonstrations against these policies.