ICE Mass Raids Escalate as Protests and Arrests Surge

President Donald Trump has directed ICE to launch what he calls the 'single largest Mass Deportation Program in History,' focusing on Democratic-led cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York. The administration now aims for ICE to make at least 3,000 arrests per day, resulting in over 100,000 arrests reported this week alone. The directive has sparked nationwide 'No Kings' protests, drawing tens of thousands of demonstrators, and led to legal challenges over federal force deployment and National Guard control, especially in California. After business backlash, ICE has paused raids in agricultural and hospitality sectors, shifting enforcement to urban centers. The administration claims the move addresses illegal voting and welfare impacts, though critics argue it is politically motivated and exacerbates tensions. Both supporters and opponents remain sharply divided, with enforcement and protests continuing.