The Los Angeles Public Library announced that three branches will be closed on Monday to ensure “the safety of patrons and staff,” as protests against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown are expected to continue into the workweek.
The Central Library, Chinatown and Little Tokyo branches will be closed on Monday,” the library system posted on X. “We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide reopening updates when available. Thank you for your understanding.”
The library’s decision comes after a weekend of protests that turned violent in downtown Los Angeles.
Graffiti could be seen on business after business for miles.
Looters smashed the glass front door of a T-Mobile store on South Broadway and were seen entering and exiting the business shortly after midnight Monday, according to video footage. Armed officers also responded to reports of looting at an Adidas store near 8th Street and Broadway.
Police have reported 42 arrests after Sunday’s protests turned violent, including 19 by the California Highway Patrol, who were called to a demonstration that closed the 101 Freeway through DTLA for several hours.
The protests erupted on Friday after Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted raids in the city and surrounding communities. Demonstrations were largely peaceful, but tensions flared Saturday and Sunday.
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