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Dozens taken into custody on 2nd night of DTLA curfew, ICE activity continues across the area

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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Fallout continues after days of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and protests across the Los Angeles area.

An overnight curfew was imposed on a one-square-mile section of downtown Los Angeles as city leaders attempt to stop vandalism. The area was quiet when the curfew ended at 6 a.m. Wednesday.

Meanwhile, two men are being charged by the U.S. attorney in Los Angeles for possession of an unregistered destructive device for their alleged roles in the LA protest violence, federal prosecutors announced.

Emiliano Galvez and Wrackkie Quiogue are both accused of trying to throw Molotov cocktails at police, according to federal prosecutors.

Another five people are facing criminal charges stemming from the ongoing immigration protests, the L.A. district attorney announced.

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and mayors from other Southern California cities came together on Tuesday to call for the end of ICE raids and deployment of federal troops in the area.

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Jun 12, 2025, 12:45 AM

Timeline: How ICE raids sparked LA protests

As demonstrations continue in Los Angeles and spread to other cities across California and the nation, watch the video for a timeline on how the conflict has unfolded.

With migrant communities already living in fear amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, ICE raids in downtown Los Angeles sparked days of protests.
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Protests erupt outside hotels across LA County where ICE agents are rumored to be staying

Protests erupted outside hotels across Los Angeles County where ICE agents were rumored to be staying.

Dozens of people were seen protesting outside the DoubleTree Hotel on Greenleaf Street in Whittier, some holding signs.

The crowd appeared to grow and spread onto the streets surrounding the hotel, prompting a response from police.

A similar scenario taking place Wednesday night at the Westin Hotel in Pasadena where people waved flags and held up signs protesting against ICE.

In Downey, an anti-ICE protest started to grow outside the Embassy Suites Hotel on Firestone Boulevard.

There is no official confirmation that ICE agents are staying at any of the local hotels where people have gathered to protest.

The Burbank Police Department posted on Instagram that the department was not aware of any ICE agents staying in the city.

Dozens of people were seen protesting outside the DoubleTree Hotel on Greenleaf Street in Whittier where ICE agents were rumored to be staying.
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2 hours and 44 minutes ago

Marines expected to be serving alongside National Guard in LA within 48 hours

As of Wednesday, about 2,800 service members were deployed to the Los Angeles region, including 2,100 National Guard troops and 700 Marines, who have just completed training, according to a status update from U.S. Northern Command.

The Marines are expected to be serving alongside National Guard troops within the next 48 hours, the command said.

Members of the California National Guard conduct exercises after being deployed to the Los Angeles protests Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Los Alamitos, Calif.
Members of the California National Guard conduct exercises after being deployed to the Los Angeles protests Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Los Alamitos, Calif.

The Marines received training in de-escalation and crowd control among other things, according to the status update.

Both Marines and National Guard troops are serving as part of Task Force 51 under what's known as Title 10 status -- to protect federal personnel and federal property.

"They can and have accompanied ICE on missions, but they are not a part of the operations," according to the status update, referring to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. "Title 10 forces do not do law enforcement functions. They protect; they don't participate."

The troops may "detain an individual in specific circumstances such as to stop an assault, to prevent harm to others, or to prevent interference with federal personnel performing their duties." However, the troops are required to then transfer custody to the appropriate civilian law enforcement personnel.

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1 hour and 18 minutes ago

Multiple people detained for violating curfew in DTLA

Multiple people were detained Wednesday evening for violating a mandatory curfew that was implemented for a portion of downtown Los Angeles following days of anti-ICE protests.

The curfew went into effect for a second day at 8 p.m. and was set to be lifted at 6 a.m. Thursday.

Video from AIR7 showed officers detaining those who violated the curfew on Hill and Temple streets.

Multiple people were detained Wednesday for violating a mandatory curfew that was implemented for a portion of downtown Los Angeles.
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3:22 AM GMT

Curfew in downtown LA in effect for second night

For the second night, a curfew is in effect for a part of downtown Los Angeles that has been the site of protests and marches that have seen some clashes with authorities.

The curfew lasts until 6 a.m.

Protesters are loaded onto Los Angeles Police Department buses during a protest on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Protesters are loaded onto Los Angeles Police Department buses during a protest on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Los Angeles.

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass said the nightly curfew, which first went into Tuesday, would likely remain in effect for multiple nights.

About a half hour before the curfew went into effect on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Police Department said a large demonstration at Grand Park in front of LA City Hall had splintered and was blocking streets in the Civic Center area.

Earlier, police said some protesters in a demonstration marching on Hill Street in downtown L.A. were throwing fireworks and rocks at officers.

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