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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alicja Hagopian and James Liddell

Anti-ICE protests spread to 37 cities across 21 states

  • Demonstrations have spread across the U.S. in response to ICE raids, with protests reported in at least 37 cities across 21 states since Friday, with the highest concentrations in California, Texas, and Pennsylvania.
  • The initial protests in Los Angeles were sparked when crowds attempted to thwart detention efforts last week, leading to the deployment of the National Guard and U.S. Marines.
  • Demonstrations, ranging from dozens to thousands of protesters, have occurred in cities like Chicago, Denver, and New York, with some resulting in clashes, vandalism, and hundreds of arrests.
  • In Los Angeles, a curfew was enforced, and over 378 people were arrested by the LAPD, while more than 700 Marines awaited deployment.
  • The Trump administration is considering deploying troops to other cities, including New York, Chicago, Austin, and Denver, as protests intensify.

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