Political Quotes

On the recordJune 18, 2025
The curfew played into the hands of federal officials who were attempting to depict Los Angeles as out of control.
Said by
Karen Bass
Democratic · California

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Mayor Bass discusses the implications of the curfew in Los Angeles amid federal scrutiny.

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