Nationwide Protests Over Trump Immigration Raids Escalate

Protests erupted nationwide in response to President Trump's immigration enforcement policies and recent ICE raids, with demonstrations occurring in cities such as Milwaukee, Chicago, Columbus, Burlington, Knoxville, and multiple locations in Texas, as well as Los Angeles. The protests, organized largely by pro-immigrant and left-leaning groups, were mostly peaceful but included several clashes, arrests in Chicago, and an assault at a Fresno rally. President Trump's deployment of thousands of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles was widely criticized as unlawful by California officials and is being challenged in court. Protesters condemned family separations, mass deportations, and the targeting of immigrant workers, with many calling for the abolition of ICE. Counter-protesters and significant law enforcement presence contributed to heightened tensions, though most rallies remained peaceful. Local officials and activists emphasized the need to treat immigrants with dignity and to uphold constitutional rights during protests.