Los Angeles Under Curfew as US Cities Brace for Immigration Raid Protests, Texas Deploys National Guard
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LA Mayor Declares Emergency, Imposes Downtown Curfew After Immigration Protests Turn Violent
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared a local emergency and imposed an overnight curfew for downtown LA Tuesday following five consecutive days of immigration protests that escalated into widespread vandalism and looting.
The 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew covers approximately one square mile of downtown, bounded by major freeways, after 23 businesses were looted in a single night. Police Chief Jim McDonnell reported arrests surging from 27 on Saturday to 197 on Tuesday, with demonstrations that began as peaceful protests against federal immigration enforcement operations deteriorating into destructive criminal activity.
The emergency measures highlight growing tensions over federal immigration enforcement in Los Angeles, with Bass citing economic disruption as immigrants avoid work due to enforcement fears.
The mayor criticized the lack of coordination with federal authorities conducting ICE raids and deploying military personnel, including 200 National Guard members protecting federal buildings with rumors of 700 Marines potentially arriving. City officials emphasized their commitment to protecting both First Amendment rights and community safety, distinguishing between lawful protest and criminal conduct while preparing for potentially multi-day efforts to restore order to downtown Los Angeles.
Northern Ireland Riots: Masked Rioters Torch Houses, Attack Police in Ballymena for Second Night
Hundreds of masked rioters attacked police and set homes and vehicles ablaze in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, during a second consecutive night of serious civil disorder Tuesday. Officers in riot gear deployed water cannon and plastic baton rounds after being targeted with petrol bombs, scaffolding, and rocks in the town located 30 miles from Belfast.
At least one house was completely burned out while four others sustained fire damage, with police investigating the incidents as racially-motivated hate attacks. Fifteen police officers were injured during Monday's initial violence, with some requiring hospital treatment.
The unrest originated from protests over a sexual assault case involving two teenage boys who appeared in court Monday, accused of assaulting a teenage girl in the County Antrim town.
Local media reported that charges were read to the defendants through an interpreter, adding context to what authorities are treating as racially-motivated violence. British government officials and local politicians have condemned the disorder, with Northern Ireland Minister Hilary Been stating the "terrible scenes of civil disorder have no place in Northern Ireland." Separate protests in Belfast blocked roads Tuesday, though no additional unrest was reported elsewhere in the British-administered region.
Elon Musk Regrets Anti-Trump Posts, Backs Down from White House Feud Over Social Media Comments
Elon Musk retreated from his escalating public feud with President Donald Trump Wednesday morning, posting on X that he regrets social media comments about the president that "went too far." The tech billionaire's reconciliation attempt comes after his explosive break with Trump appeared to end his White House influence and raised serious concerns about potential retaliation against his companies.
As a major government contractor, Musk's businesses face particular vulnerability to federal retribution, with Trump already threatening to terminate Musk's lucrative government contracts following their public dispute.
The conflict intensified when Musk deleted unsubstantiated claims about Trump's alleged association with Jeffrey Epstein, though other inflammatory posts remain active, including criticism of spending legislation and claims of credit for Trump's electoral victory.
Trump escalated tensions Sunday by telling NBC's Kristen Welker he has no interest in repairing their relationship and warning Musk could face "serious consequences" if he supports Democratic candidates in future elections. The feud represents a dramatic reversal for Musk, who spent hundreds of millions of dollars supporting Trump's presidential campaign before their relationship deteriorated over policy disagreements and public statements.
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