Starting lock in Los Angeles: Chaos after protests against Trump!

Starting lock in Los Angeles: Chaos after protests against Trump!

Los Angeles, Kalifornien, USA - in Los Angeles, a temporary lock will come into force this evening, which was imposed in a small area of ​​the city center. This measure is followed by day-long, sometimes violent demonstrations against the migration policy of US President Donald Trump. The outcome lock should initially apply until early Wednesday morning, a re -evaluation of the situation is planned for the same day. Mayor Karen Bass assumes that the lock could be maintained for several days because the unrest is still worrying. Only residents, working people and media representatives are excluded from the outcome lock, while the police announced that all other people who are in the affected area are arrested.

governor Gavin Newsom criticized the use of military as an unprecedented and described the situation as a threat to democracy. In a sharp reaction, Trump accompanied Newsom to collaborate and support them with the demonstrators. In his part, the governor described Trump as a dictator and criticized the militarization of the streets of Los Angeles. As part of the mission, 4000 soldiers from the National Guard and 700 marine fans were sent to the region, whereby the application of the "Insurrection Act" would be necessary to grant the soldiers extended powers.

background of the riots

The violent riots in the demonstrations are directed against the US immigration authority ICE and are the direct trigger for the increased military presence. The use of the National Guard was arranged on the Initiative of Trump to end the "lawlessness" in Los Angeles. Critics, including the Democrat Adam Schiff, see this measure an attempt to create chaos and to further intensify the political tension between Trump and Newsom. The use should initially take 60 days, although marine soldiers could also be mobilized if necessary.

Newsom has recently spoken at a meeting with Trump in the White House about the areas affected by the devastating wild boys in Southern California. There he thanked Trump for his support and emphasized the need to reduce bureaucratic hurdles in order to accelerate the restoration. Despite the tensions between the two, which are characterized by mutual allegations, explained observers that Newsom needs the president's support to cope with the challenges that future disasters could bring. Newsom already approved $ 2.5 billion for fire restoration.