LA Police Enforce Downtown Curfew, Arrest Protesters Immediately

Downtown LA Curfew Enforcement

• 🌃 A curfew was put into effect for downtown Los Angeles until 6:00 a.m. local time, following six days of demonstrations.
• 👮‍♀️ As soon as the curfew began around 8:00 p.m., Los Angeles police started enforcing it, with officers on horseback clearing the streets.
• 🚨 Protesters in the streets were immediately arrested for violating the curfew.
• ⚖️ The mayor stated the city had reached a tipping point, leading to the enforcement.

National Guard and Military Deployment

• ⚠️ California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized President Trump's deployment of 2,000 National Guard members to LA without consulting state leaders, calling it an "abuse of power."
• 🛡️ A handful of National Guardsmen were present near the federal building, but they were not involved in the arrests for curfew violations.
• ⚓ A total of 4,000 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines have been deployed to the area.

Curfew Exceptions and Current Situation

• 🚶‍♀️ The curfew does not apply to residents of the downtown area or those who are unhoused.
• 🚗 Traffic flow has resumed, and the downtown district is accessible.
• 🕊️ Protesters had previously attempted to police themselves, urging others to stay on sidewalks, but the crowds grew, leading to police intervention.
• 🔍 The situation in front of the federal building has been calmer than previous days, with activity typically picking up in the afternoon.