In response to protests against the Trump administration's immigration policies, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass implemented a curfew for Downtown LA from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. The curfew is a measure aimed at mitigating unrest following several days of demonstrations, which resulted in nearly 200 arrests and significant damage to businesses. The affected area is roughly one square mile, highlighting a focused response to prevent looting and vandalism while allowing exemptions for residents, the media, and public safety personnel. Local leaders expressed gratitude for the resident exemption amid the unrest.
Nearly 200 people were arrested on Tuesday in Los Angeles before the curfew went into effect, the most in a day since the protests began Friday.
Ms. Bass announced the curfew at a news conference on Tuesday evening, emphasizing its purpose to prevent looting and damage to businesses.
The curfew did not apply to residents, homeless people, members of the news media, or public safety personnel, garnering appreciation from some local residents.
The area under curfew was around one square mile, in a city of around 500 square miles, indicating a targeted approach to protest management.
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