LA police enforce curfew as Trump vows to 'liberate' city
Summary
In Los Angeles, police enforced an overnight curfew and made numerous arrests following protests against immigration raids ordered by President Trump. The protests started after Trump sent National Guard troops to support border control agents, stating it was to protect against foreign threats. Governor Newsom and others criticized the use of military force in the city.Key Facts
- LA police enforced a curfew in a small part of downtown due to vandalism and looting during protests.
- The protests were triggered by President Trump's immigration raids.
- Nearly 200 people were arrested on a specific day, with more arrests on previous days.
- Trump sent 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles to protect federal property.
- These troops cannot make arrests, only protect people and property.
- Governor Newsom criticized the military deployment, calling it an escalation of force.
- Protests also occurred in other cities like Atlanta and New York.
- The National Guard and Marines supported Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in their operations.
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