A demonstration by hundreds of immigrant protesters in the heart of Paris turned violent as the police intervened forcefully. The protesters, primarily homeless migrants seeking asylum, had set up tents to raise their voices and demand attention from the state. However, the square was ordered to be evacuated, leading to a clash between the demonstrators and the French police. At least 20 protesters were detained as tensions escalated. The protesters had previously occupied an abandoned school in the 16th district of Paris for the past two months.