The protests in rejection of migratory raids ordered by Donald Trump that began on Friday of last week in Los Angeles They extended to another ten cities of USA as New York, Chicago, Washington and Philadelphia
The first manifestations originated after the Customs Immigration and Control Service (ICE) He will carry out several raids in Los Angeles and surroundings, which motivated the US president to deploy the National Guard to suppress them.
Since then, the demonstrations against the operations of the ICE They extended throughout the country and there are reports that they could be larger in the next few days.
Despite the protests, the Trump government announced that it will not abandon its policy of raids and deportations. “ICE will continue to apply the law,” the Secretary of National Security, Kristi Noem published on Tuesday.
Night left touch in Los Angeles
After several days marked by Disturbances, looting and acts vandalismthe mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bassimposed a nightm in the central area of the city and declared a local emergency state.
The announcement was held during a press conference in which the official explained that the main objective of this measure is recover order and contain the escalation of violence.
“I have declared a curfew From tonight at 8 in the center of Los Angeles To stop those who take advantage of the president’s scaled chaotic, ”Bass published in his official X account.
Then, he added: “If you do not live or work in the center of Los Angeles, avoid the area. Order forces will arrest those who fail to comply The curfew and will be prosecuted. ”
The consequences of protests in Los Angeles
The decision was known after attacks on shops, public buildings and private properties, which resulted in the reinforced deployment of Police agents and emergency services in different sectors of the center.
The area under the new curfew, explained the mayor, covers 2.59 square kilometerswithin a city that has a total area of 1,300 square kilometers.
According to Bassthe curfew will remain in force for several days, although a precise date for its completion has not yet been defined. “Tomorrow I will consult with elected and official leaders of the forces of the order on the continuation of the curfew, but, certainly, we hope it will last several days”He said.
Source: Ambito
