Three Federal Officers Injured in Los Angeles Protests, D.H.S. Says

One ICE agent hospitalized with a concussion after being hit in the head with a rock during clash with demonstrators.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Department of Homeland Security reported that three federal officers were injured on Friday during a clash with demonstrators in downtown Los Angeles. One Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer was hit in the head with a rock and hospitalized with a concussion, while two Federal Protective Services officers were also injured, one with a cut over his eye.

Why it matters

Protests outside federal immigration facilities in Los Angeles have escalated at times into clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions and potential for violence at these demonstrations, which have prompted increased security measures in the past.

The details

The demonstration began outside Los Angeles City Hall and then moved towards a nearby federal building where those arrested by federal immigration agents have been processed. A group of 200-300 people started throwing objects, including rocks, at law enforcement officers outside the federal building, leading to the injuries. The Department of Homeland Security stated that the 'rioters' had not been located and arrested, and warned that assaulting federal law enforcement is a felony that will be prosecuted.

  • The demonstration formed outside Los Angeles City Hall in the early afternoon on February 13, 2026.
  • The protesters then began marching towards a nearby federal building.

The players

Department of Homeland Security

The U.S. federal executive department responsible for public security, including immigration enforcement.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

A federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security that enforces immigration laws.

Federal Protective Services

A federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security that provides security for federal buildings and properties.

Karen Bass

The Mayor of Los Angeles who implemented a temporary curfew in downtown last summer to help quell protests related to federal immigration enforcement.

President Trump

The former U.S. President who sent National Guard troops to Southern California last summer in response to the protests.

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What’s next

The Department of Homeland Security stated that the 'rioters' had not been located and arrested, indicating that law enforcement is still investigating the incident and seeking to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attacks on federal officers.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing tensions and potential for violence at protests related to federal immigration enforcement in Los Angeles, which have prompted increased security measures in the past. It highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in maintaining public order while also respecting the right to peacefully demonstrate.