Los Angeles Under Curfew as Protests Escalate Against ICE Raids – Live Updates

Day 142 of the Second Trump Administration – A strict curfew in downtown Los Angeles has just taken effect following Mayor Karen Bass’s declaration of a local emergency. This marks the fifth consecutive day of protests against recent ICE raids in Los Angeles, with tensions rising between demonstrators and law enforcement.

Live Updates: LA Protests and Curfew Enforcement

Reported by NBC’s Morgan Chesky

LOS ANGELES, CA – The newly imposed downtown LA curfew covers a one-square-mile area, restricting movement after 8:00 PM local time. Despite the order, hundreds remain gathered near a federal building, where clashes with police have occurred over the past several days.

Key Developments:

• Massive Law Enforcement Presence: Officers from LAPD, California National Guard, and federal agencies are deployed in force, with reports of rubber bullets and flashbangs used to disperse crowds.
• Over 200 Arrests: Authorities confirm most detentions are for failure to disperse, as protesters chant “No justice, no peace!”
• Marines Deployed: Approximately 700 Marines from 29 Palms and Camp Pendleton are expected to arrive tomorrow to assist ICE operations, raising concerns about military-civilian tensions.
• Governor Newsom vs. Trump: California’s governor accuses the White House of “federal overreach” after President Trump mobilized the National Guard without state consent—a move not seen in decades.

What Sparked the Protests?

The demonstrations began in response to aggressive ICE raids across Los Angeles, with activists condemning the detention of undocumented immigrants. Critics, including Governor Newsom, argue the raids target vulnerable communities, while the Trump administration insists they focus on “violent criminals.”

What’s Next?

• A federal judge has denied California’s request to block military involvement in ICE raids, with a hearing set for Thursday.
• The Pentagon estimates the National Guard deployment could last 60 days, costing $134 million.
• President Trump defended the decision, claiming, “If we didn’t get involved, Los Angeles would be burning.”