From New York to San Francisco, thousands have taken to the streets this week to protest the Trump administration’s recent immigration enforcement actions. What began as scattered demonstrations has erupted into a nationwide movement, driven by outrage over ICE raids in Los Angeles and broader frustration with the treatment of immigrant communities. In response to the protests in LA, President Trump defied California Gov. Gavin Newsom by deploying the state’s National Guard and Marines — calling the move “the first, perhaps, of many” — and warned that protesters in other cities would be met with “equal or greater force.”
Despite the president’s threats, the protests have continued and grown. Most have stayed peaceful, but some have turned violent, sparking clashes with police, arrests, and injuries. In Texas, officials have put the National Guard on standby, while others stand firm in defending the right to protest.
With more than 1,500 protests set for June 14, this movement doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. Here’s a closer look at where the action is heating up — and where it’s headed next.
What other cities are protesting ICE raids?
Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston
Texas, home to more than 5 million immigrants, is seeing a wave of demonstrations in response to recent federal immigration actions. On Monday, several hundred people marched through downtown Austin to the J.J. Pickle Federal Building, which houses an ICE office. Police used pepper spray and tear gas to disperse the crowd after some demonstrators threw objects, including bottles and rocks. Three officers were injured, and 12 people were arrested.
Now, Gov. Greg Abbott has placed the Texas National Guard on standby in San Antonio. Mayor Ron Nirenberg expressed that he was neither consulted nor notified beforehand about the deployment, while acknowledging the local community’s “anger and frustration” over what he described as the government’s “crude interpretations of immigration law and cruel approach to human rights.”
Protests have also taken place in Dallas, where at least one arrest was made during a clash with police Monday night, and in Houston. State officials say National Guard troops will be stationed in multiple locations throughout the state “to ensure peace and order.”
New York City
Thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of Manhattan on Tuesday to protest federal immigration enforcement. The crowd remained largely peaceful, with many holding signs that read “ICE out of NYC.” However, some protesters reportedly threw objects at law enforcement vehicles and breached metal barricades, prompting a police response.
“We want to maintain everyone’s right to protest peacefully in this city and in this country, but we will not tolerate chaos and disorder or violence,” NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said in an interview.
Authorities reported 86 arrests. Of those taken into custody, 52 were issued criminal court summonses for low-level offenses, while 34 face charges including assault.
San Francisco
Los Angeles isn’t the only city in California where demonstrators have taken to the streets. In San Francisco, hundreds of people marched through the Mission District on Monday, marking the second consecutive day of protests.
While police reported 154 arrests during Sunday’s demonstrations, they described Monday’s event as “overwhelmingly peaceful,” with only limited instances of vandalism to buildings and cars.
Mayor Daniel Lurie affirmed the city’s support for peaceful protest, saying he is committed to protecting residents’ right to demonstrate, but emphasized that San Francisco will “never tolerate violent and destructive behavior.”
Chicago
Thousands of protesters marched through downtown Chicago on Tuesday, carrying signs in both English and Spanish with messages like “The People say ICE out” and “ICE out of Chicago,” according to CBS Chicago.
During the demonstration, a 66-year-old woman was struck by a car that police say was speeding through an area where protesters had gathered. She was hospitalized with a fractured arm, and authorities are investigating the incident.
Several arrests were made throughout the day, and bus service was temporarily suspended in parts of the city due to the march.
Denver
A large crowd gathered outside the Colorado State Capitol on Wednesday, holding signs and chanting in protest of federal immigration enforcement. Demonstrators filled the area with messages, including one sign that read, “Show your faces, ICE cowards.”
The protest splintered into smaller groups as the evening unfolded, and tensions escalated, prompting police to declare an unlawful assembly and use smoke and pepper balls to disperse the crowd.
At least 17 people were arrested over the course of the night.
Philadelphia
Around 150 protesters filled the streets of Philadelphia on Tuesday, denouncing Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts. The demonstration started off with chants and signs but grew more intense after protesters blocked traffic, triggering a tense back-and-forth with police.
When it was over, two officers and two protesters had suffered minor injuries, and at least 15 people were taken into custody.
What is No Kings Day?
Over 1,500 “No Kings Day” protests are planned nationwide for June 14, including in cities like Austin and New York City, where demonstrations have already taken place.
The idea was originally launched to oppose former President Trump’s planned military parade in Washington, D.C., on the same date, which is also the president’s birthday. (That parade is estimated to cost between $25 million and $45 million.) But the movement has since broadened: Organizers say “overwhelming interest” has fueled its expansion to include protests against the administration’s handling of recent ICE raids in Los Angeles.
The progressive group Indivisible, which is coordinating the nationwide effort, has urged participants to stay calm and orderly. “We do not want to give Trump an excuse to crack down on peaceful protests, which is exactly what he wants to do,” said co-executive director Ezra Levin in an interview with MSNBC.
Trump, for his part, has already issued a warning to would-be demonstrators, saying they’ll be met with “very big force.”
Want to know if there’s a rally near you? Here’s a map to find out.
