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Curfew in Los Angeles: Chaos after protests against Trump!
There is a curfew in Los Angeles from today due to protests against Trump's migration policy, while Newsom criticizes the deployment of soldiers.
Curfew in Los Angeles: Chaos after protests against Trump!
A temporary curfew, imposed in a small area of the city center, goes into effect tonight in Los Angeles. This measure follows days of sometimes violent demonstrations against US President Donald Trump's migration policy. The curfew will initially apply until early Wednesday morning; a reassessment of the situation is planned for the same day. Mayor Karen Bass expects the lockdown could be maintained for several days as unrest remains a concern. Only residents, professionals and members of the media are exempt from the curfew, while police announced that anyone else present in the affected area will be arrested.
Governor Gavin Newsom has criticized the deployment of military personnel as unprecedented and described the situation as a threat to democracy. In a sharp response, Trump accused Newsom of collaborating with and supporting the protesters. The governor, for his part, called Trump a dictator and criticized the militarization of the streets of Los Angeles. As part of the operation, 4,000 National Guard soldiers and 700 Marines were deployed to the region, which would require the use of the Insurrection Act to give the soldiers expanded powers.
Background of the riots
The violent riots during the demonstrations are directed against the US immigration authorities ICE and are the direct trigger for the increased military presence. The deployment of the National Guard was ordered by Trump to end “lawlessness” in Los Angeles. However, critics, including Democrat Adam Schiff, see this measure as an attempt to create chaos and further intensify the political tension between Trump and Newsom. The deployment will initially last 60 days, although marine soldiers could also be mobilized if necessary.
Newsom also recently discussed areas affected by the devastating wildfires in Southern California during a meeting with Trump at the White House. There he thanked Trump for his support and emphasized the need to cut bureaucratic hurdles to speed recovery. Despite tensions between the two, marked by mutual recriminations, observers said Newsom needed the president's support to deal with the challenges that future disasters could pose. Newsom already approved $2.5 billion for fire recovery.This highlights the complexity of political relations in California and the challenges facing the city.