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Who approved arresting people for using drugs at MacArthur Park? Bass and feds disagree

Law enforcement officials gather for a joint drug enforcement operation near MacArthur Park on June 4, 2026. (Jordan Rynning / LAist) In a February 2026 interview, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass drew a clear line on drug enforcement around MacArthur Park: The city's focus would be on traffickers, n...

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