Los angeles protest: When Donald Trump took power in America in the year 2024, he promised to make America a great nation. However, this time his policies looked a bit changed. From foreign policy to internal policies, the experts continued to call Trump’s policy of uncertainty. However, due to this, the ruckus which is seen in America at this time cannot be ignored. Curfew has been announced amidst the ongoing demonstrations in Los Angeles, which will run from 8 am to 6 am in local time. Let us explain the whole event in 10 points.
Riots due to immigrant policies
In many cities of America, including Los Angeles, people started demonstrations against the action of Ice (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and the immigration policies of President Donald Trump. The protesters allege that immigrants are being treated inhumanly, which should not be. At least 378 people have been arrested in this ruckus which has been going on for 4 days.
Waymo cars and got angry
On 8 June, a separate picture of the protest surfaced when the protesters set the self-driving cars of Waymo in Los Angeles on fire. The company is a branch of Google’s parent company Alphabet and runs the first robotaxi service in the US. The protesters believe that such technology is becoming a weapon of government monitoring and control.
The protesters burnt cars. (Credit- Reuters)
Clash between police and protesters
The tension between police and hundreds of protesters increased in Paramount and Downtown Los Angeles. In order to bring the situation under control, the police released tear gas shells and force was also used in some places. The same series continued on 8-9 and 10 June. About 23 businesses have been looted in the city. To control uncontrolled protesters, 700 marines and more than 4000 personnel have converted Los Angeles into a cantonment.
Arrest and injured policeman
The police arrested about 30 protesters on Saturday. Three of them are accused of attacking policemen, while three deputy lionif officers have been marginally injured. Due to such incidents and fierce demonstrations, the government deployed National Guards, which further increased the uproar.
Ruckus over the deployment of national guard
Seeing the situation worsening, the contingents of California National Guard were deployed in LA. However, it gave rise to a new controversy when the state’s Democratic Governor criticized it and said that the federal government has sent military force without the permission of the state government, which is legally wrong.
Thousands of soldiers deployed. (Credit- Reuters)
Demonstration continues for third day
The scope of these protests is increasing day by day and demonstrations are going on on the roads on the third day. The protests crossed the boundaries of Los Angeles and set foot up to San Francisco, Chicago and New York. People are protesting against the police and the government with banners, posters and slogans.
Anger erupted on technology
There is a feeling among the protesters regarding Waymo and other tech companies that these companies are violating the privacy of the public with the government. The protesters say that robotic technology can be used for monitoring, so they are harming the property.
America on the verge of civil war
During the protest, people’s anger, police response and pictures of arson in Waymo cars are becoming increasingly viral on social media. These videos have intensified the debate about law and order and freedom of expression in America. By watching the video, it can be easily said that America has reached the mouth of Civil War.
Los Angeles converted into a cantonment. (Credit- Reuters)
International Support and Donald Trump
At the root of this entire ruckus, there are US President Donald Trump, who is adamant on his stubbornness. They are threatening the Governor of California and increasing the number of national guards. On the other hand, these demonstrations in America are getting support from human rights organizations and social workers around the world. Some countries have also appealed to the US to conserve human rights.
The fire of movement is not going to stop
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass says that the whole city is living in an atmosphere of fear. Curfew has been imposed in some parts, but experts believe that if the government does not take the words of the protesters seriously, then this movement can take more and violent form in the coming days. There is dissatisfaction in the public on issues like technology, immigration and civil freedom, which Trump wants to calm down with an aggressive attitude only and only.
