At approximately 12:30 a.m., the LAPD began enforcing the closure of City Hall Park after giving those in the park a final opportunity to leave without facing arrest.
We have taken a measured approach to enforcing the park closure because we have wanted to give people every opportunity to leave peacefully. I ask that anyone who remains in the park to please leave voluntarily.
Our approach also recognized the human need in the encampment. Since the park closure was announced on Friday, outreach workers with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority have walked through the park, assessing needs and connecting interested individuals in need with an alternative place to spend the night.
During the park closure, a First Amendment area will remain open on the Spring Street City Hall steps.
Once the park is cleared, it will be repaired and returned to all Angelenos to exercise their First Amendment rights.
SOURCE: Zach Behrens @KCET
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