What’s your stance on the LA curfew imposed amid the ICE-led protests?
LA Curfew Sparks Debate: Security vs. Civil Rights in Downtown Protests
Amid mass protests over ICE raids, Los Angeles instituted a downtown curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting June 10, 2025. Faced with vandalism, looting, and clashes, local authorities made nearly 200 arrests. Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass are challenging the deployment of federal troops, citing democratic rights and Posse Comitatus concerns, while the Trump administration defends it as a necessary measure to curb lawlessness. This poll invites your opinion on whether the curfew strikes the right balance between security and civil liberty.
Options
- Necessary to prevent violence & protect property
- An overreach that threatens civil liberties
- A political stunt by federal leadership
- Supports local governance under emergency powers