Nationwide Protests Erupt Over Immigration Enforcement, National Guard Deployed

Widespread protests against intensified federal immigration raids ordered by President Donald Trump have erupted across the United States, with major demonstrations in cities such as Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, and Spokane. While many rallies remained peaceful, several turned violent, leading to numerous arrests and the deployment of tear gas and other crowd-control measures. In response, President Trump deployed nearly 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles, a move challenged in court but temporarily upheld pending further hearings. The White House's border czar, Tom Homan, acknowledged that protests complicate immigration raids but insisted that ICE operations continue daily without slowdown. Activists nationwide have vowed to continue demonstrations, expressing strong opposition to the administration’s immigration policies, while Homeland Security officials emphasize the enforcement of immigration laws. Similar tensions are reported in Arizona, where immigrant advocates closely monitor ICE and Homeland Security Investigations activities, occasionally resulting in confrontations and arrests unrelated to immigration enforcement.