LA mayor condemns looters: who really stands for immigrant communities?

Los Angeles has been rocked by protests against recent ICE raids, which escalated into violence and looting in the downtown area.
Masked looters targeted an Apple Store and other businesses Monday night, prompting police to arrest at least 50 people over the weekend amid ongoing unrest.

In response, Mayor Karen Bass imposed a curfew on downtown Los Angeles to curb further damage and violence. She strongly condemned the looters, stating on X (formerly Twitter), "Let me be clear: ANYONE who vandalised Downtown or looted stores does not care about our immigrant communities."

The mayor’s statement highlights a clear distinction between peaceful protesters advocating for immigrant rights and those exploiting the situation for criminal activity. The curfew aims to restore order while supporting the immigrant communities affected by the raids.

This unrest underscores the tension in Los Angeles as the city grapples with immigration enforcement actions and community responses. The mayor’s firm stance seeks to protect the integrity of immigrant advocacy while denouncing violence and property destruction.

"Due to the damage and violence, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday issued a curfew for the city’s downtown following several days of intense protests against ICE raids."
"Over the weekend, police had already arrested at least 50 people during unrest."
"A peaceful protest over immigration raids turned violent Monday night in downtown LA, as masked looters hit an Apple Store and several other shops."

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass condemned looters amid protests against ICE raids, emphasizing that those vandalizing downtown do not represent immigrant communities. The unrest, which included looting at an Apple Store, led to a downtown curfew after at least 50 arrests over the weekend.