The LAPD has designated the Civic Center area in downtown Los Angeles as an “unlawful assembly,” notifying residents via a cell phone alert amidst escalating tensions, protests, and reports of rampant looting. Local business owners reported that stores around 6th Street and Broadway were being targeted, prompting the LAPD to investigate the incidents and call on area businesses and residents to document any vandalism or theft for police reporting purposes.
Simultaneously, a new travel ban issued by President Trump took effect, targeting nationals from twelve predominantly African and Middle Eastern countries. This move has sparked protests in Los Angeles, where demonstrators clashed with law enforcement over immigration enforcement and raids. The ban includes nations such as Afghanistan, Iran, and Libya, aiming to restrict entry due to concerns regarding terrorism and visa overstays.
Governor Gavin Newsom has publicly criticized the Trump administration, asserting that the national strategy has exacerbated local tensions. In an exclusive interview, he called Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to LA a “manufactured crisis.” In a bold statement, he challenged the administration’s “border czar,” Tom Homan, saying, “Tom, arrest me. Let’s go,” while announcing plans to sue over the National Guard deployment.
In related unrest, at least five Waymo driverless cars were destroyed during protests against federal immigration actions, leading to a suspension of their services in downtown LA. These events reflect growing unrest linked to immigration policies and their repercussions on local communities, as businesses and residents navigate the unfolding crisis.
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