Nationwide Protests Target Trump Immigration Raids, Bans

Protests against U.S. immigration enforcement and travel bans took place in several cities, including Chicago, Washington D.C., Raleigh, and Los Angeles, as activists denounced President Trump's policies as cruel and divisive. The arrest of SEIU union leader David Huerta during a Los Angeles protest intensified calls for his release, with union leaders asserting he was targeted for opposing ICE operations. Elected officials such as Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' Garcia joined the rallies, condemning the deployment of federal and National Guard forces against demonstrators. Protesters expressed concerns about family separation, the targeting of broad immigrant communities, and efforts to silence dissent. The Trump administration defended its actions as necessary for national security and warned that interfering with federal agents would result in prosecution. Demonstrators called for an end to mass raids, the release of detained activists, and greater protections for immigrant communities.