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A coalition of mayors from various cities in Los Angeles united to call on the Trump administration to halt federal immigration raids that are causing distress in their areas.
Over 30 mayors, led by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, gathered for a press conference to criticize the deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles.
Bass accused the White House of inciting protests and unrest, indicating that Los Angeles was being used to ascertain the limits of federal government intrusion into state and local affairs, resulting in fear among the city’s residents.
President Donald Trump, however, posted Thursday morning on the Truth Social platform that Los Angeles “would be a crime scene like we haven’t seen in years” if he had not sent in the military.
Meanwhile, Downtown Los Angeles remains under a curfew.
Los Angeles police have made nearly 400 arrests and detentions since Saturday, the vast majority of which were for failing to disperse, according to the police department. A handful of more serious charges have included assault against police officers, possession of a Molotov cocktail and possession of a gun.
Nine police officers have been hurt, mostly with minor injuries.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
