Protests over immigration raids pop up across US, more planned
Protests that sprang up in Los Angeles over immigration enforcement raids and prompted US President Donald Trump to mobilise National Guard troops and Marines have begun to spread across the country, with more planned into the weekend.
From Seattle and Austin to Chicago and Washington DC, marchers have chanted slogans, carried signs against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) and snarled traffic through downtown avenues and outside federal offices. While many have been peaceful, some have resulted in clashes with law enforcement as officers made arrests and used chemical irritants to disperse crowds.
Activists are planning more and even larger demonstrations in the coming days, with 'No Kings' events across the country on Saturday to coincide with
Trump's planned military parade through Washington.
The Trump administration said it would continue its programme of raids and deportations despite the protests.
'ICE will continue to enforce the law,' Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posted Tuesday on social media.
A look at some protests across the country:
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