Los Angeles is gripped by ongoing protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), leading to a curfew in parts of downtown.
After four days of demonstrations, Monday saw hundreds rallying near the Federal Building, with the day’s events remaining largely peaceful.
However, as night fell, several stores were looted, prompting police action and resulting in multiple arrests.
In Orange County, a separate protest led to police declaring an unlawful assembly, with about 200 people gathered near a federal building on Santa Ana Boulevard and Flower Street.
Authorities confirmed at least 10 arrests were made during that incident.
The unrest is drawing heated exchanges among local, state, and federal officials as they prepare for the possibility of a fifth consecutive day of protests.
Tensions escalated further when a CNN reporter, Jason Carroll, was briefly detained while covering the protest on Monday night.
Video footage captured the moment Carroll was escorted away from the protest scene.
Although he was released, two members of his camera crew were arrested, and he was warned against returning to that area under the threat of arrest.
Governor Gavin Newsom is actively contesting President Donald Trump’s recent decisions regarding military deployment in Los Angeles.
In a statement, Governor Newsom described the president’s actions as illegal and stated that they were effectively mobilizing U.S. military resources against American citizens.
He has filed an emergency motion calling for the courts to block these deployments.
During a Tuesday morning news conference, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass emphasized the ongoing situation by announcing a collaborative effort with various police agencies to secure downtown Los Angeles.
Bass plans to meet with LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell later in the day to discuss the possibility of implementing a citywide curfew.
A decision on this matter had not been confirmed as of Tuesday afternoon.
The Pentagon reported that the financial implications of deploying Marines and National Guard troops to Los Angeles are considerable, estimated at around $134 million.
Bryn MacDonnell, who serves as the special assistant to the secretary of defense, provided this estimation during a testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense.
MacDonnell clarified that this cost primarily covers temporary duty expenses such as travel, housing, and food for deployed service members.
When questioned by Representative Pete Aguilar about the funding source, MacDonnell indicated that the expenses would come from the unit’s existing accounts.
Additionally, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth commented that the military deployment is anticipated to persist for a duration of 60 days.
He asserted that this timeline aims to reassure law enforcement that military support will remain steadfast against those engaging in disorderly behavior.
On Monday, President Donald Trump authorized an increase of 2,000 National Guard members to assist local police in managing the protests, alongside the deployment of 700 Marines.
The protests have been sparked by recent ICE raids and apprehensions in the L.A. area, creating a sense of urgency and unrest within the community.
As authorities continue to navigate this volatile situation, officials and citizens alike are left to wonder when and how an end to the unrest will be reached.
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