Curfew Issued in Downtown Los Angeles Amid ICE Raids-Triggered Unrest

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Protests sparked by immigration raids have entered their fifth day in Los Angeles, leading Mayor Karen Bass to impose a curfew in one square mile of downtown. The measure aims to quell the unrest that has seen 23 businesses looted. Bass emphasized that the curfew, in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., will be reassessed with elected leaders and law enforcement officials on Wednesday. The curfew applies to those in the designated area between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. and are not deemed exempt, and will be subject to arrest.

Key Takeaways:

  • The curfew covers one square mile in downtown Los Angeles, with exemptions for residents, workers, and credentialed media.
  • Mayor Karen Bass stated that 23 businesses were looted during the protests, reaching a "tipping point."
  • The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has warned that anyone within the designated curfew area without exemption will be subject to arrest.
  • California Gov. Gavin Newsom has filed an emergency request to block the deployment of National Guard and Marines to assist with ICE raids in Los Angeles.
  • A judge has set a Thursday hearing for the request, with the federal government opposing the move.
  • A total of 5,000 National Guard troops (4,000 plus 1,000 sent on Monday) and 700 Marines were deployed to LA by Trump to assist with immigration raids.

Statistics:

  • 23 businesses were looted during the protests, according to Mayor Karen Bass.
  • 5,000 National Guard troops (4,000 plus 1,000 sent on Monday) and 700 Marines were deployed to LA by Trump.
  • 4,000 National Guard troops were ordered to be deployed to LA on Tuesday by Trump.

Sources:

  • Her Majesty's Press Secretary: Mayor Bass Announces Downtown LA Curfew As Unrest Continues
  • Associated Press: California governor asks judge to block National Guard deployment in Los Angeles
  • White House Press Briefing: President Trump Deploys National Guard to LA Amidst ICE Raids-Triggered Protests