After denying the severity of left-wing violence on its streets, Liberal-run Los Angeles has finally succumbed to law and order. Mayor Karen Bass just announced an emergency curfew to control escalating anti-ICE protests downtown. This sudden policy reversal comes after days of resistance to President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to restore order in California.
At a glance:
• Downtown Los Angeles placed under curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. following violent protests
• Nearly 200 people arrested Tuesday before curfew went into effect with 23 businesses looted
• President Trump deployed National Guard troops and Marines to protect ICE agents during enforcement operations
• California officials, including Governor Newsom, opposing federal intervention with lawsuit to stop military deployment
• Protests have continued for 5 days, with nearly 400 people arrested across demonstrations
Bass Forced to Act After Days of Chaos
Mayor Karen Bass finally implemented a downtown Los Angeles curfew after days of escalating violence and property destruction related to anti-immigration enforcement protests. The curfew, running from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., represents a significant policy reversal for the Democrat mayor who had previously resisted stronger measures to control the unrest.
Nearly 200 people were arrested on Tuesday alone before the curfew went into effect, with authorities reporting 23 businesses looted and significant property damage from graffiti across the downtown area. The curfew includes exceptions for residents, homeless individuals, news media, and public safety personnel who need to be in the restricted zone.
A curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. will take effect Tuesday night for parts of downtown Los Angeles amid the ongoing anti-ICE protests, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced. She added that the curfew may be in effect for several days.https://t.co/Lp1a8S5pRp pic.twitter.com/huptiBHrRu
— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) June 11, 2025
Trump Takes Action While California Officials Oppose
President Trump decisively deployed National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles to restore order after local officials struggled to contain the growing chaos. The federal forces are now protecting ICE agents during enforcement operations targeting illegal immigrants, a key priority of the Trump administration’s immigration policy.
California officials have responded with legal challenges rather than cooperation, with Governor Gavin Newsom criticizing the troop deployment in a statewide address. The state’s Attorney General has filed a lawsuit attempting to block the use of military and National Guard troops, creating a clear conflict between state and federal authorities.
Mayor Karen Bass has just announced a curfew for a section of downtown LA, mandating that people in certain zones stay indoors starting at 8 p.m. PST tonight through 6 a.m. PST tomorrow. https://t.co/gkTXIaZC2O pic.twitter.com/RGFpBTzoPE
— Citizen Los Angeles (@CitizenAppLA) June 11, 2025
They really want violence on their streets, it seems…
Widespread Disorder Continues Despite New Measures
The protests have spread beyond Los Angeles to other California cities including Santa Ana and San Francisco, highlighting the growing tension over federal immigration enforcement. Anti-ICE protesters briefly shut down the 101 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles before authorities cleared the roadway, causing significant disruption to commuters and emergency services.
ICE has continued conducting raids in Ventura County farmworker communities despite the protests, with federal officials maintaining that enforcement operations target specific individuals with criminal histories. Local officials have blamed federal immigration enforcement for sparking the unrest, while federal authorities point to lax local policies that have allowed criminal elements to infiltrate peaceful demonstrations.
The confrontation represents a clear political divide between Trump administration priorities on immigration enforcement and the resistance from California’s Democrat leadership. When will the Democrats learn that Americans want to feel safer on their streets?
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