LA protests die down, anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests scheduled for Saturday

In Los Angeles.

A ten-hour overnight curfew remains in place in parts of the city. for a second night as authorities seek to prevent vandalism and potential violent confrontations amid the presence of National Guard troops and the expected presence of Marines in the city.

BYEON Ye-Young has the latest.

Following the imposition of a nighttime curfew in key protest areas, the unrest in the City of Angels appears to be somewhat subsiding.

LA Mayor Karen Bass ordered an 8 PM to 6 AM curfew in downtown neighborhoods, with AP News reporting a notably quieter night and no visible presence of Marines or the National Guard.

The measure, aimed at preventing looting and vandalism, led to over 200 arrests for violating dispersal orders or carrying weapons.

Protests have since expanded to at least 24 cities nationwide, with mass arrests reported in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Denver.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has strongly condemned President Trump's military deployment in Los Angeles.

"This brazen abuse of power by a sitting president inflamed a combustible situation, putting our people, our officers, and even our National Guard at risk."

The governor has filed a lawsuit and emergency injunction to halt military patrols in LA, with a court hearing set for June 12th.

"If the court agrees, sanctuary states can refuse federal forces.

The administration may appeal to the Supreme Court before the election.

Other sanctuary states like New York or Illinois could do the same.

At the same time, more conservative states might ask for federal help.

So some cities could have troops and others won't."

A nationwide protest called the "No Kings" movement is set for Saturday, coinciding with both Trump's birthday and a military parade marking the Army's 250th anniversary.

According to AP News, organizers say it could be the largest single-day demonstration since Trump's return to office, with millions expected to rally across all 50 states.

Byeon Ye-young, Arirang News.