This is so terrible for the restaurants, and is totally brought on by the disproportionate police response. What a completely unnecessary blow to DTLA. I hope they lift the curfew soon.
As a DTLA resident who supports immigration rights, I disagree that the curfew is inappropriate and strongly disagree that the police response is disproportionate. I’m tired of the protestors du jour destroying all the property in the area. They did it during BLM and they’re doing it again now.
Another curfew exemption was made for restaurants that allow patrons to enter before 8 p.m. Guests can stay past 8 p.m. but are required to leave immediately after their meal is finished. They are advised to carry proof of the time of exit, such as a time-stamped receipt.