🚨 LA Under Curfew as Protests Erupt Over Immigration Crackdown 🇺🇸🔥
As immigration raids shake Los Angeles, tensions have exploded into nationwide protests — and the city is now under a curfew as federal troops and National Guard are deployed into the streets.
🕗 Citywide Curfew Imposed
Mayor Karen Bass declared a local emergency and enforced a curfew from 8 PM to 6 AM, covering parts of downtown LA where protests have surged.
"We reached a tipping point," said Bass after 23 businesses were looted.
The move came after growing unrest over ICE raids and the arrival of over 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines, ordered by Trump despite pushback from state leaders.
🤖Federal Forces Flood LA
Troops were initially deployed to guard federal buildings, but are now supporting ICE agents during arrests.
Governor Gavin Newsom accused Trump of creating a “military dragnet” and warned:
“California may be first, but it won’t end here.”
Newsom has filed for emergency court relief, calling Trump’s actions an assault on democracy.
💣 Escalation on All Fronts
As riot police on horses cleared protest zones, a police helicopter blared evacuation orders across downtown.
Nearly 200 arrests were made, with charges ranging from failure to disperse to attempted murder (for throwing a Molotov cocktail).
At least 7 officers were injured.
🌍 Protests Spread Across the U.S.
Peaceful and intense rallies have spread from LA to New York, Austin, Dallas, and Chicago.
In Austin, police used tear gas to disperse crowds. Texas National Guard is now on standby in several cities.
🗣️ Trump Talks Tough
From the Oval Office, Trump left the door open to invoke the Insurrection Act, saying:
“If there’s an insurrection, I would certainly invoke it.”
Later at Fort Bragg, Trump doubled down, calling protesters “animals” and “a foreign enemy,” while praising the military’s “aggressive” role.
📚 ICE Presence Rattles LA
Community reports say ICE agents have been spotted at schools, libraries, car washes, and Home Depots.
Some graduation ceremonies increased security or moved online to protect families.
💬 Final Words from Newsom
“What Donald Trump wants most is your silence. Do not give it to him.”
The situation remains tense — with California standing defiant and protests gaining momentum. ✊🔥
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