LASD Sued for Excessive Force After Protesters Injured by Rubber Bullets

Protest Curfew Lifted Amidst Injuries

• 🌃 LA Mayor Bass lifted the downtown curfew, previously in effect from 8 PM to 6 AM, citing successful crime prevention efforts.
• ⚠️ The curfew may be reissued if necessary, as the mayor prioritizes safety and stability in downtown neighborhoods.

Violent Clashes and Serious Injuries

• 💥 The lifting of the curfew follows several days of violent clashes during anti-ICE protests, resulting in critical injuries.
• 🤕 Protesters reported injuries from rubber bullets, tear gas, and flashbangs, with some injuries described as life-changing.

Specific Incidents of Force

• 🤚 Sergio Espo lost a portion of his finger when a less-lethal grenade allegedly blew off his finger and the American flag he was holding.
• 📸 British photojournalist Nick Stern was hit by a rubber bullet in the leg while documenting the protests.

Law Enforcement Response and Injuries

• 🚓 Authorities responded to thrown rocks and bottles with tear gas, flashbangs, and rubber bullets.
• 🚨 Ten LA County Sheriff's deputies and ten LAPD officers were injured during the protests.
• 🤕 The use of less-lethal rubber bullets was described as intensely painful, with some hitting with the harder side.