**Curfew Imposed in Downtown LA Amid Protests Over Immigration Raids**

Wed Jul 16 2025 21:26:14 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Curfew Imposed in Downtown LA Amid Protests Over Immigration Raids**

**City Enforces Nightly Restrictions as National Guard Mobilizes Following Unrest**


**Los Angeles faces escalating tensions and civil unrest as protests against immigration raids lead to a curfew and significant arrests.**

In Los Angeles, a curfew has been instituted for the second consecutive night following a week of turmoil in response to recent US immigration raids. The measure was enacted after nearly 400 individuals were apprehended since protests commenced last Friday, with many arrested for violating the curfew shortly after it was enacted at 8:00 PM local time on Wednesday.

Among the arrested is a mix of demonstrators, including 330 undocumented immigrants, with specific charges against individuals for violent acts like throwing Molotov cocktails at law enforcement. Federal authorities have commenced cases against those accused of serious crimes. To restore order, the city has deployed roughly 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines, some of whom have the authority to detain individuals until police arrival.

Mayor Karen Bass called for the curfew, stating it aims to curb chaos and protect local citizens, attributing the unrest to President Donald Trump's immigration strategies which have sparked fear in the community. She urged the federal administration to cease the raids. Protests have predominantly remained localized, with significant police action occurring near City Hall.

Despite the unrest, police chief Jim McDonnell emphasized that violence has been confined to small regions rather than a city-wide crisis. Meanwhile, Attorney General Pam Bondi remarked on the effectiveness of the curfew in controlling the situation. As federal immigration operations persist with military support, the ongoing confrontation between local and federal authorities continues to intensify the political climate in California.

Trump has been vocal in defending his tactics, accusing the protests of undermining order, while California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the president’s deployment of troops as an unjustified power grab. The military's presence in Los Angeles draws heightened attention and debate about federal intervention, further polarizing opinions around immigration enforcement and civil rights in the region.

With national implications, Trump's push for stricter immigration control and mass deportations remains a central focus amid falling illegal border crossings since the beginning of his presidency. Polls show mixed public sentiment regarding his policies, revealing prevailing divisions over immigration in America.

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