Los Angeles has seen sustained anti-ICE protests persist despite a curfew imposed by Mayor Karen Bass, which has been extended to 6 a.m. Friday. The demonstrations, initially peaceful, have evolved into confrontations requiring law enforcement intervention, with the LAPD declaring an ‘unlawful assembly’ in the downtown area. The city’s National Guard units have been deployed, and the mayor has linked the unrest to ongoing federal immigration raids. Bass emphasized the need for peace, stating that the situation must be addressed at the national level.
Anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles continued late on Thursday evening, even as Mayor Karen Bass extended a curfew to 6 a.m. Friday. The demonstrations, initially peaceful, had intensified into confrontations, prompting significant law enforcement involvement. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) declared an