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WATCH: Anti-ICE protests begin in Salt Lake City
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SALT LAKE CITY () — The first of a series of protests against President Trump's immigration policies across the state of Utah began Thursday in Salt Lake City at Washington Square Park.
This is an organized by PSL Salt Lake in support of the anti-ice that began over the weekend.
It began at 6 p.m. and there were police officers in the crowd handing out flyers with 'demonstration guidance,' a list of ways to make sure the protest remains peaceful and there are no problems, such as no acts of violence, no property damage, no blocking roadways, etc. The handout also included the laws that protect first amendment demonstrations.
Additional 'No Kings' protests have been on Saturday, including Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo, Moab and St. George.
Salt Lake City Police Department that they expect the protests to be safe and lawful and that their first priority is the safety of demonstrators. However, SLCPD also said that they will not tolerate any violence or destruction.
Jordan Tracy contributed to the reporting of this story.
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