Los Angeles Mayor Lifts Curfew Amid Protests and Business Concerns
Mayor Karen Bass has lifted the curfew in downtown LA following protests against immigration policies, addressing concerns from local businesses affected by vandalism.
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Overview
- Protests in downtown LA were triggered by President Trump's immigration policies, leading to a curfew to maintain order.
- Mayor Karen Bass lifted the curfew after successful crime prevention efforts protected local businesses and residents.
- Businesses in the Historic Core and Little Tokyo faced vandalism and closures during the protests, raising concerns about their recovery.
- Local business owners, like Vincent Vong, worry about attracting customers back to areas with boarded-up windows post-curfew.
- The lifting of the curfew aims to restore normalcy in downtown LA following tensions surrounding immigration raids.
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Emphasizes the challenges businesses face in attracting customers post-curfew due to vandalism.
"Even as the curfew is lifted, Vong said it will be difficult to bring customers back to an area that still has boarded-up windows and feels “apocalyptic.”"
Fortune"Even as the curfew is lifted, Vong said it will be difficult to bring customers back to an area that still has boarded-up windows and feels "apocalyptic.""
NBC News"Even as the curfew is lifted, Vong said it will be difficult to bring customers back to an area that still has boarded-up windows and feels “apocalyptic.”"
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The protests in Los Angeles were triggered by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and President Trump's immigration policies, including the deployment of the National Guard to the city.
Local businesses in the Historic Core and Little Tokyo faced vandalism and closures, raising concerns about their recovery and attracting customers back.
Mayor Karen Bass lifted the curfew to restore normalcy in downtown LA. Additionally, Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the deployment of the National Guard, seeking to address tensions.
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