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06/16/2026

Metropolitan Detention Center, Downtown Los Angeles — June 14, 2026. The “People’s MDC Olympics”

Photos by Kathrin Bulow-Nielsen

06/16/2026

Metropolitan Detention Center, Downtown Los Angeles

While President Donald Trump celebrated his birthday in Washington, demonstrators outside the MDC held the People’s MDC Olympics, a day of protest, games, music, and community. As the gathering continued into the evening, a MAGA hat burned

06.14.26

Photos by Kathrin Bulow-Nielsen

06/14/2026

Matthew Wagner spoke to Olivia from CODEPINK - DC while on the ground for Trump’s UFC birthday party.

06/09/2026

A MAGA agitator was arrested outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles on Saturday after causing a disturbance during a protest.

The first frame captures the moments immediately following the arrest. The images that follow are portraits of people who showed up, stood their ground, and made their voices heard throughout the day.

From tense confrontations to quiet moments of reflection, these photographs document the people, emotions, and atmosphere surrounding the protest outside MDC.

Los Angeles, California • June 6 2026

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

We traveled to Los Angeles to cover the June 6 Day of Action, where local activists and community members gathered outside the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) to mark one year since ICE raids began across the city. The day started with a caravan that made its way through Los Angeles before ending at the MDC, where hundreds of people gathered to demonstrate in support of immigrant communities and against ongoing immigration enforcement operations.

Throughout the afternoon, protesters filled the area outside the detention center with speeches, music, performances, and chants as organizers reflected on a year of activism and resistance. People traveled from across California and around the country to attend the event and show solidarity with those affected by the raids.

A couple of instigators also showed up during the day including the guy in a red shirt on slide 11 but it’s safe to say they did not have a great time. 

Among those in attendance was activist and performance artist Robbie Roadsteamer, known for bringing humor, music, and political satire to demonstrations around the country. Robbie joined protesters outside the MDC as the crowd marked a year since the raids began and continued calling for immigrant rights and changes to immigration policy.

06/07/2026

Outside MDC LA 📷

06/05/2026

A newly obtained audio recording from inside “Alligator Alcatraz” captures detainees alleging they are being given contaminated water containing bugs, mosquitoes, and mud. In the recording, individuals also claim they are facing retaliation for speaking out and are being pressured to sign documents they do not understand

05/31/2026

05/30/2026