Los Angeles police said that while the protests have mostly been peaceful, some violence has occurred. Several officials have rebuffed the president's intervention, saying they have it handled.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said she feels the city is being used as a "test case for what happens when the federal government moves in and takes the authority away from the state, or away from local government."
In Los Angeles, 50 people were arrested between Saturday and Monday morning, the LAPD said. Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell has said the department supports the First Amendment right to assemble.
"Those who choose to incite violence, engage in vandalism or graffiti, and/or attack officers will be arrested," he said Monday. "There's no tolerance for criminal activity under the guise of protest."
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said she feels the city is being used as a "test case for what happens when the federal government moves in and takes the authority away from the state, or away from local government."
In Los Angeles, 50 people were arrested between Saturday and Monday morning, the LAPD said. Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell has said the department supports the First Amendment right to assemble.
"Those who choose to incite violence, engage in vandalism or graffiti, and/or attack officers will be arrested," he said Monday. "There's no tolerance for criminal activity under the guise of protest."