Thousands Protest Mass Immigration Across Northern Ireland, Ireland

Anti-immigration protests have been occurring in both Ireland and Northern Ireland, drawing significant attention and causing tensions. In Cork, Ireland's second-largest city, around 4,000 pro-Irish, anti-immigration demonstrators marched peacefully, while about 200 counter-protesters displayed Palestinian and transgender flags with some pro-Hamas messages, leading to a police-enforced separation between the groups; media coverage notably downplayed the size of the pro-Irish crowd and omitted antisemitic elements present among counter-protesters. In Ballymena, Northern Ireland, thousands protested against immigration, resulting in public disorder including property damage, barricades, and fires, prompting a heavy police response with riot officers, street blockades, and the deployment of police dogs to restore calm. Authorities urged residents to avoid the area and remain calm to prevent further violence. In the United States, protests against immigration raids have continued, with President Donald Trump deploying National Guard troops to Los Angeles to manage unrest, while local demonstrations in Savannah, Georgia, highlighted concerns over immigrant treatment and the right to protest, mostly remaining peaceful with isolated incidents of violence. These events reflect a broader, contentious debate over immigration policy and public response across different regions.