Los Angeles Mayor Imposes Curfew On Downtown Following Increased

To stream ABC10 News on your phone, you need the ABC10 News app. Example video title will go here for this video Example video title will go here for this video LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles leaders set a downtown curfew Tuesday on the fifth day of protests against President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown as his use of the National Guard escalated and the governor... Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom asked a court to put an emergency stop to the military helping federal immigration agents, with some guardsmen now standing in protection around agents as they carried out arrests.

He said it would only heighten tensions and promote civil unrest. The judge chose not to rule immediately, giving the administration several days to continue those activities before a hearing Thursday. A curfew will go into effect in parts of downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday after federal immigration raids sparked five straight days of riots, looting, violent clashes with police, and more than 150 arrests,... “We reached a tipping point,” Bass said at a news conference, declaring a local emergency after 23 businesses were vandalized Monday night. The curfew will run from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Wednesday within a 1-square-mile section of downtown from the 5 Freeway to the 110 Freeway and the 10 Freeway to the junction where it meets the 110 and 5 freeways – areas where thousands... The emergency order – which could potentially remain in effect for several more days – doesn’t apply to downtown residents, local workers, and the homeless. “If you do not live or work in downtown LA, stay away,” Bass warned. Following four days of escalating protests that defaced landmarks and damaged property in downtown L.A., Mayor Karen Bass imposed a regional curfew on Tuesday in an effort to restore order. The curfew is in place from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m.

across most of downtown Los Angeles. The curfew footprint is from the 5 Freeway to the 110 Freeway and from the 10 Freeway to where the 110 and 5 freeways merge. The remainder of the city is not subject to the curfew. There are limited exceptions to the curfew for those living and working in downtown L.A., credentialed members of the media, law enforcement and emergency personnel. Bass said that she expects the curfew to remain in place for several days and will consult with law enforcement and elected leaders before lifting it. She said it was necessary to curb the actions of “bad actors who do not support the immigrant community.”

LOS ANGELES – Mayor Karen Bass has lifted the curfew for Downtown Los Angeles following continuing successful crime prevention and suppression efforts. Effective today, Tuesday, June 17, the curfew is lifted from within Downtown Los Angeles. Mayor Bass instituted the curfew with support from elected, law enforcement and business leaders seven days ago. “The curfew, coupled with ongoing crime prevention efforts, have been largely successful in protecting stores, restaurants, businesses and residential communities from bad actors who do not care about the immigrant community,” Mayor Bass said. “I am lifting the curfew effective today, and as we continue quickly adapting to chaos coming from Washington, and I will be prepared to reissue a curfew if needed. My priority will continue to be ensuring safety, stability and support in the Downtown neighborhoods.”

Yesterday, Mayor Bass reduced the curfew hours as part of a phased approach, following a marked reduction in acts of violence, vandalism and looting that happened during the immediate escalation of the situation by... The curfew area previously covered Downtown Los Angeles, representing less than eight square miles of the city. “The curfew has been an effective tool in helping us maintain public safety in the Downtown Los Angeles area and deter those looking to exploit peaceful protests for criminal activity. The LAPD will maintain a strong presence in the area and continue to monitor conditions closely to protect lives, uphold the right to lawful assembly, and safeguard property,” said LAPD Chief of Police Jim... Last week, Mayor Bass announced that the city’s law enforcement and first responders were operating in a unified command structure to strengthen coordination and help keep people safe. Hundreds of officers from police and sheriffs departments from across the region and state were working alongside LAPD over the weekend.

On Saturday, more than 15 protests took place across the City of Los Angeles, and more than 30,000 people peacefully demonstrated in Downtown L.A. to voice their calls to stop the reckless raids and raise awareness about the anti-democratic policies coming out of Washington. Mayor Karen Bass announced Tuesday that the week-long curfew in downtown Los Angeles has been lifted, as demonstrations in the area have declined in the aftermath of a series of federal immigration raids. Volunteers remove graffiti from the the Japanese American Museum, Thursday, June 12, 2025, in downtown Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent, File) California Highway Patrol officers arrest two men after a dispersal order during a protest Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Los Angeles.

(AP Photo/Ethan Swope) Jack Murillo, a Marine veteran, holds a sign in front of law enforcement guarding a federal building on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) Members of the U.S. military take a break at the downtown Metropolitan Detention Center Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Wally Skalij)

by JAKE OFFENHARTZ, CHRISTOPHER WEBER, LOLITA C. BALDOR and TARA COPP Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mayor Karen Bass issued a curfew for downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday "to stop the vandalism, to stop the looting." She said in a news conference that she had declared a local emergency and that the curfew will run from 8 p.m. Tuesday until 6 a.m. Wednesday.

"We reached a tipping point" after 23 businesses were looted, Bass said. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP's earlier story follows below. Mayor Karen Bass spoke after a day of peaceful protests that turned violent in downtown LA. Video from Tuesday June 10, 2025 news conference. A limited curfew will go into effect Tuesday for part of downtown Los Angeles after several nights of violence that followed largely peaceful daytime protests over immigration enforcement raids, Mayor Bass said.

The curfew will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. and may continue for several days. It includes about 1 square mile of downtown Los Angeles from the 5 Freeway to the 110 Freeway and the 10 Freeway to the point where it merges with the 110 and 5 freeways. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. The curfew does not apply to residents and people who work in the area.

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday lifted the downtown Los Angeles curfew that has been in effect since last week due to protests sparked by immigration raids in the area. Bass implemented the curfew June 10 in response to vandalism and looting that happened during protests over the Trump administration's immigration raids. "The curfew, coupled with ongoing crime prevention efforts, have been largely successful in protecting stores, restaurants, businesses and residential communities from bad actors who do not care about the immigrant community," Bass said in... "I am lifting the curfew effective today, and as we continue quickly adapting to chaos coming from Washington, and I will be prepared to reissue a curfew if needed. My priority will continue to be ensuring safety, stability and support in the Downtown neighborhoods," she added. Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said the LAPD will maintain a strong presence and continue to closely monitor conditions in the area.

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