LA Curfew: Mass Arrests After Immigration Raid Protests

Los Angeles Curfew: Mass Arrests Follow Protests Against Immigration Raids Los Angeles, California - In response to ongoing protests against recent immigration raids, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has announced mass arrests for curfew violations. Mayor Karen Bass declared a local emergency and imposed a curfew on Tuesday, citing concerns about vandalism and unrest. The curfew's duration remains undefined, but officials suggest it will be in effect for several days. "I wanted to let the city know that I have declared a local emergency and issued a curfew for downtown Los Angeles," Mayor Bass stated in a press conference shown in the video. The video also shows scenes of police detaining protestors and the large police presence in the city. According to data from the Coalition for Human Rights of Immigrants of Los Angeles (CHIRLA), approximately 300 migrants were detained on the same day. The deployment of thousands of federal troops, a decision made by President Trump, has been met with criticism from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who accused the president of "inflaming the situation" and warned that "democracy is under assault." The events in Los Angeles highlight the complex and sensitive issues surrounding immigration and public order, underscoring the need for calm and constructive dialogue to address these challenges.