Hundreds Protest Immigration Enforcement, 94 Arrested, 4 Officers Injured in Las Vegas

On Wednesday night in downtown Las Vegas, approximately 800 protesters gathered outside the federal courthouse to oppose federal immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump's administration, focusing on what they view as overreach of power. The protest began peacefully but escalated as some protesters engaged in illegal activities such as throwing rocks and water bottles at police, leading the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department to declare an unlawful assembly and issue dispersal orders in both English and Spanish. Police used tear gas, pepperballs, flash-bang grenades, and rubber bullets to disperse the crowd, resulting in 94 arrests and injuries to four officers. Despite the chaos, protest organizers are working with police to plan a peaceful rally for the upcoming weekend, which is expected to address broader opposition to President Trump's policies beyond immigration enforcement. The protest drew criticism from civil liberties advocates who questioned the justification for declaring the assembly unlawful and the use of force by police. The Las Vegas event is part of a nationwide series of over 2,000 planned protests against the Trump administration's policies, including a controversial military parade celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th birthday.