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Los Angeles Lifts Downtown Curfew as Arrests Decline

Mayor Karen Bass said the decision reflects a sharp drop in nighttime arrests following violent protests over ICE raids.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks at a vigil, as protests against federal immigration sweeps continue, in downtown Los Angeles, California, U.S. June 10, 2025. REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo
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Mayor Karen Bass speaks surrounded by elected officials during a press conference with members of the Los Angeles Congressional delegation and state lawmakers to demand an end to recent ICE raids and the military occupation at the Emergency Operations Center in Los Angeles on Friday, June 13, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
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Overview

  • The city lifted its weeklong overnight curfew on June 17 after Sunday passed with no arrests and a steady decline in violence.
  • Mayor Karen Bass imposed the curfew on June 6 in response to nighttime looting, vandalism and attacks on officers during protests against ICE raids.
  • Since early June, hundreds of people have been arrested and the LAPD reported demonstrators throwing rocks, bottles and commercial-grade fireworks.
  • President Donald Trump activated 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to guard federal properties in downtown despite objections from California officials.
  • On the day the curfew was lifted, prosecutors filed new charges for assault, vandalism and looting linked to the demonstrations.