With mass arrests reported and National Guard troops deployed, the city grapples with unrest fueled by controversial immigration raids.
**Curfew Imposed in LA Amid Protests and Trump's Military Deployment**
**Curfew Imposed in LA Amid Protests and Trump's Military Deployment**
Amid ongoing protests in Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass has declared a curfew while President Trump plans to "liberate" the city, intensifying tensions.
Los Angeles has been thrown into turmoil as protests rage on for a fifth consecutive day in response to President Donald Trump’s immigration raids. In an effort to restore order, Mayor Karen Bass instituted an overnight curfew in parts of downtown LA due to concerns of vandalism and looting. The unrest stems from heightened immigration enforcement, which has drawn the ire of many city residents.
In response to the escalating situation, Trump's administration deployed 4,000 National Guard troops alongside 700 Marines, asserting the need to prevent the city from being "conquered by a foreign enemy." These deployed forces have limited authority, focused primarily on guarding federal facilities rather than making arrests. California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized this military move as an "assault" on democracy and unnecessary escalation.
As the curfew took effect at 8:00 PM local time, police began to disperse protestors in downtown areas, employing rubber bullets to control the crowds. Although the LAPD reported multiple arrests, they did not disclose specific numbers. By the end of Tuesday, almost 200 individuals had been detained in connection to the protests, an alarming continuation of unrest in a city already affected by the chaos of the demonstrations.
Los Angeles, a cultural hub, has seen widespread disturbances, with 23 businesses reportedly looted. In other cities, similar protests erupted, with officers confronting crowds in Atlanta and New York. Amid the turmoil, many Angelenos led normal lives, as schools remained open and tourist areas were bustling.
Mayor Bass emphasized her intention behind the curfew: a need to stop the violence and restore peace to the city. She noted that the recent actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have exacerbated tensions, suggesting that the administration reconsider its approach to immigration raids, which some speculate may be reinvigorated for up to thirty days.
The military presence in LA is estimated to cost $134 million, with Trump characterizing the protests as a "full-blown assault on peace and public order." His statements have further polarized opinions on the ground, where sentiments about immigration policy remain divided. As the situation develops, Trump aims to ramp up mass deportations, seeking an ambitious daily target of 3,000 arrests as part of his re-election campaign strategy.
Moving forward, tensions between state officials and federal forces remain palpable, further complicating the broader national discourse on immigration and public safety. A federal court has rejected a request from California to block military use in LA, setting the stage for further legal and political battles regarding state rights and federal authority in managing civil unrest.
In response to the escalating situation, Trump's administration deployed 4,000 National Guard troops alongside 700 Marines, asserting the need to prevent the city from being "conquered by a foreign enemy." These deployed forces have limited authority, focused primarily on guarding federal facilities rather than making arrests. California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized this military move as an "assault" on democracy and unnecessary escalation.
As the curfew took effect at 8:00 PM local time, police began to disperse protestors in downtown areas, employing rubber bullets to control the crowds. Although the LAPD reported multiple arrests, they did not disclose specific numbers. By the end of Tuesday, almost 200 individuals had been detained in connection to the protests, an alarming continuation of unrest in a city already affected by the chaos of the demonstrations.
Los Angeles, a cultural hub, has seen widespread disturbances, with 23 businesses reportedly looted. In other cities, similar protests erupted, with officers confronting crowds in Atlanta and New York. Amid the turmoil, many Angelenos led normal lives, as schools remained open and tourist areas were bustling.
Mayor Bass emphasized her intention behind the curfew: a need to stop the violence and restore peace to the city. She noted that the recent actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have exacerbated tensions, suggesting that the administration reconsider its approach to immigration raids, which some speculate may be reinvigorated for up to thirty days.
The military presence in LA is estimated to cost $134 million, with Trump characterizing the protests as a "full-blown assault on peace and public order." His statements have further polarized opinions on the ground, where sentiments about immigration policy remain divided. As the situation develops, Trump aims to ramp up mass deportations, seeking an ambitious daily target of 3,000 arrests as part of his re-election campaign strategy.
Moving forward, tensions between state officials and federal forces remain palpable, further complicating the broader national discourse on immigration and public safety. A federal court has rejected a request from California to block military use in LA, setting the stage for further legal and political battles regarding state rights and federal authority in managing civil unrest.
