Nearly 40% of those took place in Los Angeles County. Not only are journalists routinely detained and arrested while covering protests, they are also often assaulted by police. The arrest of journalists covering protests undermines American democracy and provides an awful example globally. People in Los Angeles, across the nation and around the world are increasingly taking to the streets to express themselves politically. ©2021 Los Angeles Times.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 09, 2021 10:02 UTC