Los Angeles officials claim the curfew addresses “growing unrest” and protects property, but conservative critics see a dangerous pattern of government overreach. While authorities point to isolated protests blocking freeways and 67 arrests Sunday, many question why peaceful neighborhoods face lockdowns for scattered incidents. The mayor’s sudden 10-hour nightly shutdown of downtown feels like punishing law-abiding citizens for political failures to address crime waves and border crisis spillover.
This heavy-handed approach mirrors failed blue-city policies that prioritize controlling residents over confronting real problems. Instead of targeting violent agitators, the curfew cripples small businesses already struggling under California’s oppressive regulations. Night workers lose income, families lose freedom, while professional protesters continue rallying unchecked by day.
The timing raises eyebrows as Democrats face heat for soft-on-crime policies. Governor Newsom’s decision to attack Trump during the announcement reveals this is political theater, not public safety. They’d rather silence critics than secure streets or support police.
Real leaders would deploy National Guard troops to protect businesses and arrest rioters, not trap citizens in their homes. The curfew creates ghost towns perfect for looting crews while honest people lose their livelihoods. This isn’t safety—it’s surrender to mob rule.
Conservatives recognize these tactics from 2020’s disastrous “summer of love.” When cities abandon law enforcement, they resort to collective punishment against working Americans. The curfew legalizes government failure while punishing those who pay taxes for protection they never receive.
Los Angeles needs border security to stop human trafficking, not citizen restrictions. It needs prosecutors who jail criminals, not mayors who jail entrepreneurship. Until Democrats fix their self-made crises, no curfew will restore order—just more suffering for patriotic Americans.
