Los Angeles police enforced a curfew in a one-square-mile downtown area starting June 10, 2025, following protests against President Donald Trump's immigration raids, which began last Friday. Mayor Karen Bass declared the curfew to curb vandalism and looting, with 23 businesses looted on Monday night and over 500 arrests made since the protests started. The Los Angeles Police Department reported "mass arrests" on Tuesday, primarily for failure to disperse.
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Trump deployed 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles, escalating tensions with California officials. He vowed to "liberate" the city, describing protesters as a "foreign enemy" and "animals" during a Fort Bragg speech, claiming the deployment was necessary to prevent "anarchy." California Governor Gavin Newsom called this a "brazen abuse of power," accusing Trump of targeting communities and inflaming tensions. Newsom filed a lawsuit to block the troop deployment, arguing it violates state sovereignty, but a federal court denied an emergency injunction, with a hearing set for Thursday.
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| BBC LIVE The troops, lacking arrest authority, are tasked with protecting federal property and personnel, assisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. The Pentagon estimates the deployment will cost $134 million. Protests, largely peaceful but marred by violence, have spread to cities like New York, Atlanta, and San Francisco, with arrests reported for vandalism, assault, and blocking traffic. A CBS News/YouGov poll from early June showed 54% of Americans approved of Trump's deportation policy. |
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