Demonstrators and journalists are suing the Department of Homeland Security, alleging federal agents used excessive and unnecessary force at protests against immigration enforcement sweeps in Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Press Club, individual protesters and others filed the lawsuit in federal court Wednesday night, claiming federal immigration agents' use of force at demonstrations "punishes and suppresses the exercise of First Amendment-protected rights."

<p>Demonstrators and journalists are suing the Department of Homeland Security, alleging federal agents used excessive and unnecessary force at protests against immigration enforcement sweeps in Los Angeles.</p>
<p>The Los Angeles Press Club, individual protesters and others filed the lawsuit in federal court Wednesday night, claiming federal immigration agents' use of force at demonstrations "punishes and suppresses the exercise of First Amendment-protected rights."</p>