Trump Orders Immigration Crackdown in Democrat-Led Cities with Mass Protests

President Donald Trump has ordered a major escalation of immigration enforcement targeting cities governed by Democrats, including Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, which he described as hubs of illegal immigration and Democrat power. He directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to expand deportation efforts, aiming for thousands of arrests daily, and shifted focus away from agricultural and hospitality sectors. This directive follows widespread protests against ICE raids, particularly in Los Angeles, where Trump deployed thousands of National Guard troops and Marines without the California governor's request, citing concerns about violent demonstrations and potential destruction. Protesters nationwide have condemned the crackdown as authoritarian, rallying under slogans like "No Kings," while Trump characterized the unrest as violent and destructive. The federal government has temporarily lifted legal barriers to National Guard involvement in immigration enforcement, intensifying the administration's campaign amid escalating political and social tensions. Critics have decried the policy's impact on communities and industries, while Trump insists the effort is necessary to reverse what he calls a mass migration crisis transforming cities into "third world dystopias."