Protests live updates: Marines make 1st temporary detention in LA
Marines are now on duty in Los Angeles for the first time.
Tensions are escalating between President Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom as protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement continue to grip Los Angeles and spread to New York City, San Francisco, Boston, Austin, Texas, and other cities.
Trump deployed about 4,000 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines to LA against Newsom's wishes.
A federal appeals court Thursday delayed an order requiring the Trump administration to return control of the National Guard to Newsom, dealing the administration a temporary reprieve to what would have been a major reversal of its policy on the protests.
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LAPD declares all of downtown an unlawful assembly
The Los Angeles Police Department has declared all of downtown as an unlawful assembly, telling all demonstrators to leave the area immediately.
"Downtown Los Angeles has been declared as an UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLY. You are to leave the Downtown Area immediately," police said on X.
"Agitators have splintered into and through out the Downtown Area. Residents, businesses and visitors to the Downtown Area should be alert and report any criminal activity," police said.
'Our officers are really under attack,' LAPD chief says
During a press conference on Sunday, Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell decried the escalation of violence in Los Angeles as "disgusting" as Molotov cocktails, fireworks, rocks and more were used to target officers.
Nearly 60 people were arrested on Sunday, McDonnell said, as officials attempted to disperse the ongoing protests.
"It's escalated now since the beginning of this incident," McDonnell said, calling the protests "increasingly worse and more violent."
"Tonight we had individuals out there shooting commercial-grade fireworks at our officers that can kill you," McDonnell said.
The police chief said implementing a curfew was discussed with the L.A. County Sheriff and that officials will reassess if necessary.
-ABC News' Jenna Harrison and Amanda Morris
101 Freeway's southbound lanes remain closed
Southbound lanes of the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles remain closed to traffic as protests continue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Police said the closure comes as demonstrators continue to throw objects onto the freeway, damaging multiple police vehicles.
The southbound lanes will remain closed until further notice, police said.
Trump claims Los Angeles protesters are 'paid insurrectionists'
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social from Camp David on Sunday, commenting on the ongoing Los Angeles protests where several individuals have been detained and cars have been set on fire as demonstrations escalate.
The president called for California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to "apologize to the people of Los Angeles."
In the social media post, Trump calls the protestors "troublemakers and insurrectionists."
The president is also claiming that the protesters in Los Angeles are being paid.
"Paid Insurrectionists!" Trump wrote in a separate social media post.
-ABC News' Kelsey Walsh