Growing Cities Join Protests Against US Immigration Crackdown
For six consecutive days, protests against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations have intensified, with more cities joining the movement condemning President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. The growing resistance signals widespread disapproval of the administration’s aggressive tactics toward undocumented immigrants.
In New York City, demonstrators gathered for the second day in a row outside the US Federal Building in Lower Manhattan. The protests escalated as some attempted to block access to the immigration office, while others assembled at a nearby courthouse that was swiftly sealed off by police. Multiple arrests were made during the event, as tensions ran high.
Protests Spread Across Major US Cities
Since the protests began, nearly 100 individuals have been detained nationwide. The movement has expanded beyond New York to major urban centers such as San Francisco, Washington D.C., Seattle, Chicago, and various locations in Texas. In Los Angeles, where the demonstrations first erupted, the National Guard and Marines have been deployed, and curfews have been imposed in some neighborhoods to curb unrest.
Local leaders noted that activists are preparing for a large-scale protest in New York this coming Saturday. Law enforcement agencies report that the NYPD is on high alert, anticipating thousands of participants to rally against Trump’s immigration policies. The upcoming event is expected to be a significant display of public opposition.
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