An unlawful assembly was declared by authorities, bringing traffic to a crawl.

A protester with a gas mask holds a “RESPECT EXISTENCE OR EXPECT RESISTANCE” sign against a fence, facing police in riot gear during a May Day protest in Los Angeles. CA Post

Protesters and police face each other across a metal fence at a May Day protest in Los Angeles. CA Post

Police told The California Post they were dealing with a large, “unruly” group.

Agitators hurled vulgar and hostile language at officers, including the chant “F–K DHS!” as tensions escalated.

Six police officers in tactical gear stand in an open garage door, some wearing helmets and vests. CA Post

May Day protest in Los Angeles, CA. CA Post

People protesting with signs and a Mexican flag behind a chain-link fence with a large building and American flag in the background.…