Los Angeles mayor lifts downtown curfew as rioting subsides

Los Angeles Democratic Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday lifted a curfew on the city's downtown that went into effect last week over riots in the city against federal immigration raids, citing successful crime prevention and suppression efforts.

Bass imposed the curfew exactly one week ago, which began at 8 p.m. local time, and expired at 6 a.m. local time. The curfew impacted a one-square mile radius and excluded residents in the area, homeless people, credentialed media and public safety and emergency personnel.

The order lifting the curfew completely comes after Bass reduced the curfew hours by two hours on Monday after law enforcement saw a decrease in looting, violence and vandalism.

“The curfew, coupled with ongoing crime prevention efforts, have been largely successful in protecting stores, restaurants, businesses and residential communities from bad actors who do not care about the immigrant community,” Bass said. “I am lifting the curfew effective today, and as we continue quickly adapting to chaos coming from Washington, and I will be prepared to reissue a curfew if needed. My priority will continue to be ensuring safety, stability and support in the Downtown neighborhoods.” 

Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Chief Jim McDonnell supported Bass' assessment that the curfew has been effective in curtailing crime in the downtown area, and that officers with the LAPD will remain in the region.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.