ICE Raids Spark Protests, Mass Arrests in U.S. Cities

Protests against ICE raids and the deployment of federal troops have erupted in multiple U.S. cities, most notably in Los Angeles and now Las Vegas, resulting in curfews, mass arrests, and confrontations with law enforcement. In Los Angeles, peaceful marches escalated into violence, leading to dozens of arrests and charges such as attempted use of Molotov cocktails against police. Las Vegas authorities declared some protests unlawful assemblies, ordering dispersals and threatening arrests for those who did not comply. President Trump has defended the deployment of over 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines to restore order, while city officials, including Mayor Karen Bass, demand an end to ICE raids and federal intervention. California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed a lawsuit to block the use of military forces for immigration enforcement, which the Trump administration dismissed as a political stunt. Immigrant communities remain fearful amid ongoing raids and an intensified law enforcement presence.