LOS ANGELES – Mayor Karen Bass has reduced the curfew hours for Downtown Los Angeles following successful crime prevention and suppression efforts. Effective today, Monday, June 16, the curfew will be in effect from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Mayor Bass instituted the curfew with support from elected, law enforcement and business leaders six days ago.
“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,” Mayor Bass said. “Today, I am narrowing the curfew as we continue to quickly adjust to changing posturing out of Washington. I want the Downtown Los Angeles community of residents, business owners and events venues to know that my priority will continue to be ensuring safety, stability and support in the Downtown neighborhoods.”
"We’re committed to supporting Downtown L.A. residents, small businesses, and workers while standing proudly with our immigrant communities and peaceful demonstrators who make our city vibrant and strong,” said Councilmember Ysabel Jurado, who represents neighborhoods within the curfew area. “Pushing the curfew start time is a step in the right direction."
“As the curfew is narrowed, we’re continuing to ensure residents and businesses in the affected areas have the support they need,” said Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, who represents communities within the curfew area. “We remain focused on protecting immigrant communities, supporting small businesses, and defending the constitutional rights of all Angelenos.”
The adjustment to the curfew follows a marked reduction in acts of violence, vandalism and looting that happened during the immediate escalation of the situation by the Trump Administration. The curfew area covers Downtown Los Angeles and represents less than eight square miles of the city.
“This adjusted curfew reflects the progress we’ve made in reducing crime and vandalism within the curfew zone. That said, we’re not letting our guard down. The LAPD will maintain a strong presence in the Downtown area to ensure the safety of residents, businesses, and demonstrators alike,” said LAPD Chief of Police Jim McDonnell.
Last week, Mayor Bass announced that the city’s law enforcement and first responders were operating in a unified command structure to strengthen coordination and help keep people safe. Hundreds of officers from police and sheriffs departments from across the region and state were working alongside LAPD over the weekend. On Saturday, more than 15 protests took place across the City of Los Angeles, and more than 30,000 people peacefully demonstrated in Downtown L.A. to voice their calls to stop the reckless raids and raise awareness about the anti-democratic policies coming out of Washington.
Updated Curfew Guidance:
When: Tonight, 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Where: Downtown LA bounded by the 5, 10 and 110 freeways. Please see map.