Los Angeles Mayor Implements Curfew Amid Riots
In a sudden shift after four days of leniency towards rioters and vocal criticism of President Donald Trump for deploying California National Guard troops, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced a curfew for downtown L.A. The curfew, which begins at 8 p.m. PDT on Tuesday and ends at 6 a.m. Wednesday, comes with a mere two hours’ notice.
The Trump administration’s attempts to enforce immigration laws in the sanctuary city of Los Angeles have faced fierce opposition from protestors and derision from Governor Gavin Newsom, Mayor Bass, and numerous other Democratic officials. This backdrop of tension has culminated in the mayor’s recent decision to impose a curfew.
At a press conference, Bass stated, “I issued a curfew starting tonight at 8 p.m. for Downtown Los Angeles to stop bad actors who are taking advantage of the President’s chaotic escalation. If you do not live or work in Downtown L.A., avoid the area. Law enforcement will arrest individuals who break the curfew, and you will be prosecuted.”
I issued a curfew starting tonight at 8pm for Downtown Los Angeles to stop bad actors who are taking advantage of the President’s chaotic escalation. If you do not live or work in Downtown L.A., avoid the area. Law enforcement will arrest individuals who break the curfew, and…
— Mayor Karen Bass (@MayorOfLA) June 11, 2025
In a clip shared by CNN, Bass detailed the situation further, revealing that 23 businesses had been looted and that “graffiti is everywhere.” She emphasized the significant damage inflicted on local businesses, highlighting the urgency of the curfew in response to escalating violence.
JUST IN: LA mayor Karen Bass tells Los Angeles residents to stay away from downtown, says 23 businesses have been looted & there is “graffiti everywhere.” Bass has implemented a curfew in DTLA tonight from 8pm to 6am. “Many businesses have now been affected by or vandalized.… pic.twitter.com/qfNKVXRQ63
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 11, 2025
Local Fox reporter Elex Michaelson shared a visual of the designated curfew area, revealing that it encompasses a one-square-mile zone in downtown Los Angeles, which has seen the most severe unrest. The LAPD has warned that violators of the curfew will face arrest.
#BREAKING L.A. Mayor Karen Bass announces a curfew for 1 square mile of Downtown Los Angeles TONIGHT from 8p-6A. She’s declared a local emergency in this area where we’ve seen the worst violence. LAPD says those breaking curfew will be arrested. pic.twitter.com/T2P1CcMfSr
— Elex Michaelson (@Elex_Michaelson) June 11, 2025
For a complete look at the press conference, a full video is available.
