Nationwide Protests Erupt Over Los Angeles ICE Raids Amid Detentions, Curfews

Nationwide protests erupted in response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in Los Angeles targeting immigrants at workplaces, parking lots, and reportedly an elementary school, with solidarity demonstrations held in cities such as Chicago, Denver, Austin, and Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump has maintained control over the National Guard in California amid clashes with Governor Gavin Newsom, who has filed lawsuits challenging this federal intervention. The protests, while largely peaceful, have included confrontations with law enforcement, leading to arrests and an indefinite curfew in Los Angeles. Critics accuse the Trump administration of escalating immigration crackdowns and militarizing the response to protests, while supporters defend the raids as necessary to curb illegal immigration. The unrest has also severely impacted local businesses, particularly in Los Angeles's Fashion District, where fear of further raids has drastically reduced customer turnout and sales. The ongoing tensions highlight a deep national divide over immigration enforcement policies and the political struggle between federal and state authorities.