Parts of the 101 Freeway, Alameda, Los Angeles St., Spring St., Main St., Aliso St., Commercial St., Temple Ave., 1st St and Arcadia St. are currently blocked off to drivers, the LAPD said.

Demonstrators are gathering in New York City’s Foley Square in lower Manhattan Tuesday evening protesting recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids around the country. The NYPD is closely monitoring the situation telling News 4 they’re well prepared and well equipped to keep the situation peaceful.

Military-style vehicles and National Guards troops have blocked a portion of 4th Street in front of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse.

ICE said in a statement that the troops were “providing perimeter and personnel protection for our facilities and officers."