Anti-Trump Immigration Protests Erupt in Los Angeles, Miami on July 4

On July 4, large protests against President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement policies took place across multiple U.S. cities, including Los Angeles and Miami. In downtown Los Angeles, thousands participated in the “End of Occupation” rally, featuring a 1.5-mile march with demonstrators carrying various flags and a balloon depicting President Trump in a Russian military uniform, drawing attention to federal immigration sweeps and enforcement tactics. Similarly, in Miami, about 200 protesters gathered at the Torch of Friendship, voicing concerns about immigration raids, the opening of a detention center, and what they described as the erosion of constitutional checks and balances under the Trump administration. Demonstrators criticized the administration's approach to immigration enforcement and foreign policy, particularly regarding Russia's war against Ukraine, with some highlighting the protests as a patriotic act to uphold American ideals. The Miami protest was briefly disrupted by Enrique Tarrio, a known Trump supporter and far-right figure. These demonstrations reflect growing resistance to President Trump’s policies on immigration and governance, with activists framing their opposition as a defense of American democracy and justice.