Sacramento, CA – Today, Assemblymember Mark González issued the following statement in response to Mayor Bass's curfew declaration during ongoing Anti-ICE protests.
"As a resident of Chinatown and the representative for Downtown Los Angeles and surrounding communities, I fully support Mayor Bass's decision to implement a curfew," said Assemblymember Mark González. "It has been deeply heartbreaking to witness the destruction in our community — damage that does not reflect the values or voices of those engaging in peaceful protest.
This curfew is not about silencing dissent. It is a necessary step to protect our neighborhoods, ensure public safety, and preserve the space for lawful, meaningful expression.
We must make a clear distinction between those exercising their constitutional rights with courage and those exploiting this moment to create chaos.
Downtown L.A. is a place of resilience and purpose. We will get through this by standing together, protecting each other, and continuing to fight for justice — peacefully and powerfully."
Assemblymember Mark González is the Assembly Majority Whip. He represents the 54th Assembly District composed of the cities of Los Angeles, Commerce, Montebello, and Vernon.
CONTACT: Jaspreet Johl; Jaspreet.Johl@asm.ca.gov; (916) 335-8871
