LA Curfew: Protests Erupt Over Trump Immigration Policy
- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced a curfew for a section of downtown L.A.
- Bass emphasized the curfew's limited scope, noting that it dose not reflect a city-wide crisis.
- Bass highlighted the damage to businesses. She said 23 businesses were looted, and graffiti has caused notable damage.
Downtown Los Angeles is under a curfew following protests against President Trump’s immigration policy, a move Mayor Karen Bass initiated to curb vandalism and looting. This curfew, effective from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., specifically targets a one-square-mile area, a measure teh mayor insists does not reflect a city-wide emergency. Twenty-three businesses have been looted, and significant graffiti damage has also occurred. Law enforcement will arrest curfew violators as the Los Angeles Police Department monitors the situation, anticipating the order may last several days. For detailed updates on the unfolding events, visit News Directory 3. Discover what’s next as the city assesses the need for continued restrictions.
Los Angeles Imposes Downtown Curfew Amid Protests over Immigration
Updated June 11, 2025
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced a curfew for a section of downtown L.A. Tuesday, following protests related to President Trump’s immigration policies. The curfew,intended to address vandalism and looting,affects a one-square-mile area.
The curfew is in effect from 8 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday, local time. Bass emphasized the curfew’s limited scope, noting that it dose not reflect a city-wide crisis. She stated that law enforcement will arrest and prosecute curfew violators.
Bass highlighted the damage to businesses. She said 23 businesses were looted, and graffiti has caused notable damage. She advised those who do not live or work downtown to avoid the area.
“Many businesses have now been affected or vandalised… Last night, there were 23 businesses that were looted and I think if you drive through downtown LA, the graffiti is everywhere and has caused significant damages to businesses and a number of properties,” Bass said.
While anticipating the curfew may last several days, Bass reiterated that the order impacts only a small portion of Los Angeles. The mayor sought to reassure residents that the immigration policy protests and related violence are contained and do not represent a widespread emergency.
“Some of the imagery of the protests and the violence gives the appearance that this is a city-wide crisis and it is not,” Bass said.
What’s next
The Los Angeles Police Department will continue to monitor the protest activity and enforce the curfew in the designated area.Further announcements regarding the curfew’s duration are expected in the coming days as officials assess the situation and the need for continued restrictions on movement within the downtown core.