What’s Happening in Los Angeles?
Hey there! Have you heard about what’s going on in Los Angeles lately? 🌃
People have been gathering in the city to protest against new immigration rules. A protest is when people come together to show they disagree with something. But because some protests have turned unsafe at night, the city has set a curfew. A curfew means everyone has to stay indoors after a certain time.
On Tuesday night, some people stayed out past the curfew, and the police started arresting them. The curfew is meant to keep everyone safe and stop things like vandalism (that’s when people damage property) and looting (that’s stealing).
Why Are People Protesting?
Many folks are upset about new immigration crackdowns ordered by President Donald Trump. An immigration crackdown means the government is being tougher on people who come to live in the country from other places.
These protests started on Friday and have been happening in other cities too, like New York, Chicago, and San Francisco.
What’s Being Done?
The mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, said she issued the curfew “to stop the vandalism, to stop the looting.” One area of the city is off-limits from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Only people who live there, journalists, and emergency workers can be out during that time.
President Trump has sent in the National Guard and Marines to help keep order. Some people, like California Governor Gavin Newsom, think this is too much. They are worried about using the military in this way.
Why Is This Important?
This is important because it shows how people can stand up for what they believe in, but also how things can get complicated when protests turn unsafe. It’s a chance to learn about how our government works and how leaders make decisions.
If you have any questions or thoughts, feel free to talk to your parents or teachers about it! 🗣️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
