LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Fallout continues after days of protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) grips the Los Angeles area.
An overnight curfew was imposed on a section of downtown Los Angeles as city leaders attempt to stop vandalism.
President Donald Trump has deployed 4,000 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines to L.A. But Gov. Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta are suing the Trump administration, saying they unlawfully “trampled over” California’s sovereignty when they federalized the California National Guard.
rst night of downtown LA curfew ends with arrests
About 20 people were arrested overnight for violating a mandatory curfew that was implemented for a portion of downtown Los Angeles following days of anti-ICE protests.
The curfew went into effect at 8 p.m. Tuesday and was set to be lifted at 6 a.m. Wednesday.
A crowd still gathered Tuesday night, but most protesters dispersed about two hours after the curfew went into effect.
City leaders said it was put into into place in an effort to curb the looting and vandalism.
“Clearly after the violence that took place last night, 3 businesses looted, and just the extensive, widespread nature of the vandalism, we reached a tipping point and declared a state of emergency and called for the curfew,” Mayor Karen Bass said Tuesday.
The curfew does not apply to those who live or work in the area.
It’s unclear if another curfew will be implemented Wednesday night.
Protests against immigration crackdown continue in Santa Ana
Protests continued Tuesday night in Santa Ana as dozens took to Bristol Street near McFadden Avenue. Demonstrators demanded an end to the immigration enforcement throughout the area.
Tensions reached a boiling point Monday evening as a crowd started throwing objects at officers. Federal agents used less-lethal rounds and tear gas to push back the crowd and make arrests.
Two hours into the curfew that was set in place for some parts of downtown Los Angeles, the crowd seemed to disperse, but some remaining protesters were seen getting arrested.
Hundred of Los Angeles Police Department officers were on hand along with other law enforcement agencies to enforce the curfew and make arrests.
Mass arrests were initiated as multiple groups continued to gather on 1st Street between Spring and Alameda, according to the LAPD.
There is an exemption for those who live or work in the area. Those who have no reason to be there are subject to arrest and prosecution.
A skirmish line of police officers slowly pushed the remaining stragglers south and out of the curfew zone.
There has been no signs of fires, fireworks or looting. If that holds, then the curfew would appear to be working.
Video from AIR7 shows officers on horseback moving people along.
There were a few people who didn’t want to comply with the curfew and decided they would voluntarily get arrested instead. They seemed to do so peacefully.
