Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass addressed the public in a news conference on June 10, 2025. A curfew was announced for a specific area of downtown Los Angeles, effective from 8 pm Tuesday to 6 am Wednesday. The restricted zone encompasses one square mile, a small portion of the city's total area of 502 square miles, as noted by the mayor.
Simultaneously, protests were underway in New York City. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at Foley Square, near federal buildings and ICE offices, before marching to another ICE office and an immigration court. The New York Police Department allowed the march to proceed without visible intervention.
In the San Francisco Bay Area, two immigration courts closed early on Tuesday due to protests. Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, an Apple store was looted on Monday night by masked individuals, a scene captured in a viral social media video.
President Donald Trump stated that the military would remain in Los Angeles "until there's peace," following criticism of his deployment of the California National Guard and 700 Marines. He emphasized that arrests were being made and that those involved in unrest would face lengthy jail sentences. Trump also indicated the National Guard would stay until the danger subsided.
During a visit to Fort Bragg, a military installation in North Carolina, Trump held a campaign-style rally. He characterized the protesters as "rioters bearing foreign flags with the aim of continuing a foreign invasion of our country."
California Governor Gavin Newsom filed an emergency motion in federal court to prevent National Guard members and Marines from assisting with immigration raids in Los Angeles, accusing Trump of using the military against American citizens.
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum of encouraging violent protests in Los Angeles. Sheinbaum responded by calling the accusations false and reaffirming her commitment to defending Mexicans who contribute to the US economy. She emphasized the importance of dialogue and respect between the two nations.
5 Comments
Africa
The protesters are getting out of control. The curfew and arrests are justified.
Muchacho
The military's presence is needed to prevent things from escalating further. Trump knows what he's doing, and it is under control.
ZmeeLove
Those 'protesters' need to follow the rules and respect the law. The government is right to take a hardline approach.
Habibi
A firm stand is necessary against the chaos. They're bringing the fight to us, so we need to protect ourselves.
Muchacha
The National Guard deployment is for the benefit of citizens who aren't involved in the protests.