Now National Guard deployed in Texas
International Desk || risingbd.com
Los Angeles leaders have imposed a curfew in certain areas of LA on the fifth day of protests against Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and his use of the National Guard.
The governor of California, Gavin Newsom, has accused the president of drawing a "military dragnet" across the country's second-largest city.
Meanwhile, as protests spread to other states, Governor Greg Abbott tweeted that the National Guard would be deployed in locations across Texas.
This evening, mass arrests took place in downtown LA as crowds gathered in some areas despite the curfew.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass confirmed downtown LA would enter a curfew to stop "looting" taking place.
The curfew began on Tuesday at 8pm local time, scheduled until 6am the next morning.
It will last for several days.
Ms Bass said she would consult with local law authorities beyond that.
The curfew impacts one square mile covering the downtown area.
"Law enforcement will arrest individuals who break the curfew, and you will be prosecuted," she said.
As the curfew took effect, the Los Angeles Police Department tweeted that groups were still congregating between Spring and Alameda streets in downtown LA.
"Those groups are being addressed, and mass arrests are being initiated," LAPD Central Division tweeted.
(With inputs from agencies)
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