The protests, which were originally limited to Los Angeles, have now started spreading across the nation as President Trump ordered the deployment of National Guard troops and Marines. More protests have started in several cities like Seattle, Austin, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. The demonstrators were seen chanting slogans and blocking traffic. Most of them were carried out in peace, but some demonstrators still clashed with the police, which worsened the situation. Amid the tense situation, the Governor of Los Angeles has officially imposed a curfew downtown to limit agitation. If you are someone who wants to know more about the curfew imposed on LA, the following article is for you.
What Did The Governor Of LA Say About The Curfew?
Karen Bass, who is currently serving as the Governor of Los Angeles, stated that she’s going to impose a local emergency in the city. She further added that she’s issuing a curfew in downtown Los Angeles as well. According to her statement, the curfew is being imposed in order to stop the vandalism as well as the looting. According to what the reports suggest, the residents of downtown Los Angeles can expect this curfew to last for several days.
Activists Planning Widespread Demonstrations
The demonstrations that first began in Los Angeles, California, have also spread as far as New York City, San Francisco, as well as Santa Ana. According to the reports coming forward, the demonstrators ended up confronting law enforcement due to local immigration raids. The reports also suggest that the activists are planning even wider demonstrations across the nation. This also includes the “No Kings” events nationwide scheduled this Saturday. The event is going to align with Trump’s scheduled military parade, which is scheduled to be held in Washington.
Clash Between Newsom and Trump Amid Rising Tensions In California
Gavin Newsom, who’s currently appointed as the Governor of California, openly criticized Trump’s decision to deploy National Guard troops in LA. In a statement to the public, he mentioned that Trump is pulling a military dragnet across the city. After this statement from Newsom came out, the President decided to deploy as many as 5,000 personnel in LA, which also includes Marines, in addition to National Guard troops. According to the reports, there are currently 5,000 National Guard troops and 700 US Marines deployed in Los Angeles. Newsom mentioned how Trump’s immigration efforts are not only targeting criminals. He claims that the people impacted also include dishwashers, gardeners, day laborers, and seamstresses. Newsom has filed an emergency motion in the court against Trump using National Guard troops and Marines during immigration operations in LA.
Also read : California Gov Describes Trump & Deployment Of National Guard As & The Acts Of A Dictator’
What Did The ICE Say About The Deployment Of National Guard Troops And Marines?
The National Guard troops were originally deployed in LA to secure federal properties. However, according to the latest pictures ICE shared this Tuesday, the troops were seen guarding ICE officers while they carried out their immigration operations. To this, ICE released an official statement to the public and clarified the use of National Guard troops. It stated that the troops were providing security at the federal facilities while also offering protection to the officers who were carrying out daily enforcement operations. This definitely is an expansion of the duties of the National Guard troops.
