Suche
Mein Konto
Protests in Los Angeles: curfew and new travel advisories!
The Foreign Office is changing travel advice for the USA due to protests. Travelers should avoid crowds and follow safety instructions.
Protests in Los Angeles: curfew and new travel advisories!
On June 12, 2025, the Federal Foreign Office changed the travel and safety instructions for the USA due to ongoing protests in various major American cities. These protests are directed against the US government's migration policy, particularly against the deportations under President Donald Trump. In addition to Los Angeles, cities such as Seattle and Atlanta are also affected, where demonstrations have been taking place since Pentecost weekend.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has issued a nighttime curfew for the downtown area in response to the unsettling developments. This applies from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and also comes into force on June 12th. Affected areas are the area between the 5, 10 and 110 freeways to the intersection of 110 and 5. Exceptions to this curfew apply to police, emergency and medical personnel, residents, commuters and accredited media representatives.
Current situation and political reactions
The protests in Los Angeles appear to be mostly peaceful. However, some people who remained on the streets despite the curfew were arrested. In addition to the curfew, the US government has deployed the National Guard to California, causing mixed reactions from the population. President Trump even plans to send 700 Marines to Los Angeles, which is causing political controversy, especially because this measure comes without the consent of the state of California.
Protests also broke out in other cities such as Santa Ana, Louisville and New York, while clashes between demonstrators and police led to nightly curfews in Seattle and Spokane. Texas Governor Greg Abbott is considering deploying the National Guard due to protests in Austin and Dallas.
Travel advice and recommendations
Travelers in the United States are urged to avoid crowds and follow instructions from security forces. The Federal Foreign Office recommends regularly informing yourself about the current situation in the media and keeping an eye on the traffic situation when traveling to a city. Numerous road closures and traffic diversions are expected, especially in Los Angeles.
However, the current information is not a travel warning and therefore does not offer any entitlement to free cancellations of package tours. In the event of cancellations, individual travelers should ensure that they are not entitled to a refund if they have booked their trips independently.
It is advisable for all travelers to monitor the situation closely and, if there is any uncertainty, to contact their travel company directly. This means any risks can be minimized and safe travel is guaranteed.
In summary, the situation in the USA is tense, especially in Los Angeles, where the safety of citizens and travelers is a priority. The Moz.de and the ADAC provide continuous information about developments on site.