California marchers protest against Trump as Democrats vow policy fight

Protesters hold up signs during a march and rally against the United States President-elect Donald Trump in Los Angeles, California, U.S. December 18, 2016. REUTERS/Kevork Djansezian

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - About 2,000 people protesting against the rhetoric and proposals of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump marched peacefully through downtown Los Angeles on Sunday in advance of Monday's planned Electoral College vote to formally choose him as leader.

Trump, a Republican businessman who campaigned against illegal immigration and threatened to imprison Democratic rival Hillary Clinton if elected, lost the popular vote in the Nov. 8 U.S. election but won the contest for the electoral college, which is calculated on a state-by-state basis.