Hong says protests in LA can change very quickly — one moment peaceful, the next chaotic. But he always tries to stay safe while telling the story through his images.

As the immigration protests unfolded in Los Angeles, a flurry of misinformation hit social media platforms, sparking further confusion and tension in an already chaotic environment. The demonstrations and the conflicting accounts surrounding them highlight the role social media plays in times of crisis.

The protests taking place across Los Angeles are heightening fears in America's largest county, a place still recovering from the wildfires tragedy.