Protests, Clashes Escalate Over ICE Raids Nationwide

ICE raids in Southern California intensified, with agents pursuing farmworkers in Ventura County fields, sparking fear and strong criticism from advocacy groups. These actions led to nationwide protests, particularly large and contentious demonstrations in Los Angeles, New York City, and Philadelphia. In Philadelphia, 15 arrests and multiple injuries occurred after police dispersed crowds outside the Federal Detention Center, with use of force incidents under departmental review. Thousands rallied in New York City, where confrontations between protestors and NYPD were documented. California officials, including Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta, have sued the Trump administration over the federalization of the National Guard in response to the protests. The unrest highlights growing frustration over the Trump administration’s mass deportation policies and immigration enforcement tactics.