Reporter Injured as Los Angeles Riots Erupt After Immigration Crackdown

Los Angeles Riots Erupt After Immigration Crackdown: Xinhua Reporter Injured Los Angeles is experiencing a surge of unrest following a large-scale operation targeting undocumented immigrants. The crackdown, which took place last Friday, resulted in numerous arrests and sparked widespread protests that have continued for two days. The intensity of the situation was highlighted when a reporter from the Chinese state media outlet Xinhua was struck by a tear gas canister while covering the events. "I was hit by a tear gas canister," said the reporter, whose name was not disclosed in the initial report. "The situation is extremely tense." The video footage shows the reporter and a photographer sustaining injuries. A photographer's leg was injured by a rubber bullet. The deployment of 2000 National Guard troops by President Trump to quell the protests underscores the severity of the situation. The Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles has issued a warning to Chinese citizens in the area, advising them to avoid protests and large gatherings. The video footage shows various scenes of the clashes, including the use of tear gas and rubber bullets by law enforcement and the large number of protesters. The events highlight the ongoing tensions around immigration policy in the United States.