In a tense few seconds outside a downtown Los Angeles federal building, an anti-ICE protester was filmed riding on the hood of an SUV after stepping in front of the vehicle, before tumbling off and slipping back into the crowd. The incident unfolded late Friday near the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building on Temple Street. Video circulating on local newscasts shows the driver continuing forward briefly as the demonstrator clings to the hood, then falling away. She did not appear to suffer significant injuries.
Video Shows Protester Carried On Hood
The footage, published by ABC7 Los Angeles, captures the SUV moving a short distance with the protester on its hood before she drops off and rejoins the demonstration. The station identifies the scene as taking place outside the Roybal Federal Building on Temple Street late Friday night.
Roybal Complex Has Been a Flashpoint
The Roybal complex and the nearby Metropolitan Detention Center have become regular hotspots for anti-ICE actions, with reporters chronicling repeated protests, dispersal orders, and a visible federal law-enforcement presence during larger demonstrations, according to the Los Angeles Times. Earlier in the protest cycle, a Feb. 8 episode in which a vehicle struck a demonstrator near Alameda and Temple highlighted ongoing safety worries along that corridor.
What Officials Have Said
As of Saturday morning, authorities had not released detailed information about any charges or arrests tied to the March incident, and ABC7 Los Angeles did not report any arrests or charges in its coverage. In similar protest-era run-ins between vehicles and demonstrators, investigations have at times involved both local and federal agencies, with video footage frequently playing a central role in how prosecutors evaluate potential cases.
What To Watch Next
Keep an eye out for formal statements from LAPD Central, the Department of Homeland Security, or federal protective agencies, as well as any word on whether the driver in Friday’s incident will be investigated or charged. This story will be updated as officials release additional details.
