LA's protests swell to Chicago, Atlanta; more planned despite Trump's warning

The wave of protests that began in Los Angeles over federal immigration raids, which led President Donald Trump to deploy Guard troops and Marines, has now spread to cities across the country. Demonstrators in places like Seattle, Austin, Chicago and Washington DC. have taken to the streets, chanting anti-ICE slogans, carrying protest signs and blocking traffic near federal buildings and in major downtown areas.

While many of the demonstrations have remained peaceful, some have escalated into confrontations with police, who have made arrests and used chemical agents to disperse crowds. Activist groups are now organising a new round of nationwide protests, including a series of “No Kings” rallies planned for Saturday to coincide with Trump’s scheduled military parade in the capital.