LAPD Protests: Council Grills Chief on Response | JQJO

Los Angeles City Council members clashed with Police Chief Jim McDonnell over the LAPD's response to anti-immigration protests. Council members questioned the department's collaboration with federal agencies, particularly regarding immigration raids, and criticized the use of force against protesters, including the shooting of a reporter. McDonnell defended the LAPD's actions, citing arrests made and emphasizing the necessity of cooperation with federal agencies on other matters. The council is considering a downtown curfew, and some members proposed bolstering city security to prevent federal intrusion.