LA mayor lifts downtown curfew
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued a curfew for parts of downtown as anti-ICE demonstrations continued for a fifth consecutive day, some of which have turned violent between protesters and law enforcement.
Federal authorities raided a swap meet in Santa Fe Springs Saturday as tens of thousands of 'No Kings' protesters flooded the streets of downtown Los Angeles in opposition to President Trump’s policies.
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LAist on MSNTens of thousands of Angelenos gather for 'No Kings' protest, LAPD arrests dozens for alleged curfew violationsThe LAPD said there were 35 arrests for allegedly violating the curfew order overnight. In all, the department said there have been 561 arrests related to protest activity since last Saturday.
The curfew took effect at 8 p.m. Pacific time and applies until 6 a.m., covering a roughly 1-square-mile area between the 5 Freeway, 110 Freeway and 10 Freeway. Authorities have warned that the curfew could be in place for several days.
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Police on horseback dispersed crowds in L.A. before the curfew came into effect at 8 p.m. local time on Wednesday evening. (The curfew lifts at 6 a.m.) An estimated 400 arrests and detentions have taken place so far amid the ongoing protests in the southern Californian city.
For the third consecutive night, downtown Los Angeles will be under curfew from 8 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday.
Riots in Los Angeles resulted in 10 deputies being injured by rocks, Molotov cocktails and pyrotechnics as law enforcement prepares for planned nationwide protests Saturday.
“The Los Angeles Mayor’s Office has updated guidance on the downtown L.A.-area curfew and has granted an exception to allow individuals with tickets to an indoor venue to attend that event as scheduled,” said a statement released by the group that manages performances at the L.A. Music Center.