Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers mounted on horseback have been seen dispersing protesters who gathered outside City Hall after a rally earlier in the evening. The confrontation highlighted tensions between demonstrators and police authorities in the city. The use of mounted police raised questions about the appropriate level of force in handling demonstrations, and underscored ongoing tensions between law enforcement and protestors in the city. The incident occurred as part of a broader series of protests and public demonstrations in the city, which have drawn attention to social and political issues.