Images from Los Angeles depict escalating confrontations between demonstrators and police amid public outrage over immigration raids by the Trump administration, prompting the deployment of the National Guard and military. Experts note that state crackdowns can shape public perception and often lead to increased violence in protests, as seen in global examples where repression broadens movements and can facilitate authoritarian power grabs. The dynamics of these protests illustrate how harsh government responses can generate sympathy for protesters while intensifying the scope of civil unrest.
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