Anti-ICE Protests Spark 70+ Arrests Across US Cities

Across multiple U.S. cities, widespread protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations have led to numerous arrests and clashes with law enforcement. In Philadelphia, dozens gathered to rally against ICE activities, blocking traffic and causing gridlock, with several protesters detained. Los Angeles saw a total of 72 arrests over the weekend, including charges related to violent confrontations and property damage, prompting President Trump to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to the area. In the San Francisco Bay Area, ICE arrests at immigration courts sparked protests and criticism from community members and public defenders who highlighted the impact on immigrant workers. Meanwhile, in Portland, protests at the ICE facility involved vandalism, obstruction of access, and multiple arrests for criminal mischief and other offenses. These demonstrations reflect heightened tensions nationwide in response to aggressive ICE enforcement under President Trump's administration.