Protests Spread Across US Cities Amid Trump Immigration Raids, National Guard Deployments

President Trump's intensified immigration raids have sparked widespread protests across major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta, and Omaha, with Los Angeles seeing the most significant unrest, curfews, and hundreds of arrests. In response to the escalating tensions, Trump has deployed the National Guard and U.S. Marines to several states, including California, aiming to maintain order and support local law enforcement, although some officials like California Governor Gavin Newsom have criticized these measures as excessive. Activists and groups such as the Party for Socialism & Liberation are organizing additional nationwide demonstrations, including in Spokane, Washington, where local authorities are preparing for potential unrest amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions. President Trump has warned that protestors will be met with "very heavy force," intensifying concerns about the federal response to the protests. While initial reports inaccurately suggested the National Guard detained civilians, corrections have clarified that no such detentions occurred. The protests coincide with a U.S. military parade marking the 250th anniversary of the army, further fueling public demonstrations and debate over immigration policy enforcement.