Trump officials have cast demonstrators waving the Mexican flag as insurrectionists, but for many protesters who are Mexican American, the flag represents pride in their heritage.

Mexico’s green, white and red flag has become a defining symbol of the protests in Los Angeles. Demonstrators have waved flags from Mexico and other Latin American countries, as well as US flags, to express solidarity with immigrants and denounce the Trump administration’s raids, provoking the ire of the president’s supporters.

With the recent rallies and protests in Los Angeles over immigration raids, you’ve probably seen a number of flags representing Mexico and other Latin countries being waved. Los Angeles Times columnist Gustavo Arellano talks about why you tend to see these flags at immigration rallies.