Journalist Hit by Rubber Bullet During LA Immigration Protests

Los Angeles Protest: Journalist Injured by Rubber Bullet An Australian journalist, Lauren Tomasi, was struck by a rubber bullet fired by a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer while covering protests against President Trump's immigration raids. The incident, captured on video, occurred on the third day of demonstrations in Los Angeles. The footage shows Tomasi reporting live when an officer aims and fires a rubber bullet, hitting her in the leg. "I was just doing my job," Tomasi stated in a later interview, expressing shock and concern over the incident. The protests themselves were in response to the Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement, leading to a significant increase in deportations, particularly among the Indian community. The administration's actions have been criticized by many as heavy-handed and unjust. The video of Tomasi's injury has gone viral, sparking widespread condemnation and calls for greater accountability from law enforcement. The incident raises serious questions about the safety of journalists covering protests and the potential for excessive force by police.