Trump's immigration crackdown sparks protests from coast to coast

Protesters rally against immigration raids on June 11, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Police officers face off with immigrant rights protesters in the Loop on June 10, 2025 in Chicago. The protest is one of many sparking up around the country as the Trump administration pushes to increase apprehensions of immigrants.

People link arms as NYPD officers move in to arrests during a protest against deportations and ICE outside of federal buildings on June 10, 2025 in New York City.

Protesters denounce the ongoing raids and deportations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a demonstration in Columbia Heights on June 10, 2025 in Washington, DC.

A person holds the flag of Ecuador as people protest against deportations and ICE on June 10, 2025 in New York City.

Police face off with immigrant rights protesters in the Loop on June 10, 2025 in Chicago.

People rally at the Texas State Capitol during an "ICE Out of Austin" demonstration on June 09, 2025 in Austin, Texas.

Police in riot gear advance past protesters lying in the street outside the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Santa Ana Field Office after reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in Santa Ana, California, on June 9, 2025. The City of Santa Ana released a statement on Facebook acknowledging the ICE activity and the "fear and uncertainty" it would cause for some community members. President Donald Trump's administration said on June 9 that it was sending 700 US Marines and thousands more National Guard troops to Los Angeles, sparking a furious response from California's governor over the "deranged" deployment.

A protester is arrested during an "ICE Out Of NYC" protest against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and federal immigration operations, in New York City on June 9, 2025. The protest in New York and other cities comes in the wake of demonstrations triggered in downtown Los Angeles by immigration raids that have resulted in dozens of arrests of what federal authorities say are illegal migrants and gang members.

A protester is arrested during an "ICE Out Of NYC" protest against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and federal immigration operations, in New York City on June 9, 2025. The protest in New York and other cities comes in the wake of demonstrations triggered in downtown Los Angeles by immigration raids that have resulted in dozens of arrests of what federal authorities say are illegal migrants and gang members.

A large group of people brave triple-digit temperatures to march along Ramon Rd. to protest the June 6 immigration raid in Cathedral City, Calif., June 7, 2025.

Fans display signs in support of immigrants and protesting the current immigration enforcement in Los Angeles before the game between Sporting Kansas City and LAFC at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on June 8, 2025.

Milford High School students walked out of school in support of Marcelo Gomes, June 2, 2025.

Members of the community gather for a rally in support of high school student Marcelo Gomes da Silva, who was reportedly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, in Milford, Massachusetts, on June 1, 2025.

Relatives and members of the community participate in a rally in support of high school student Marcelo Gomes da Silva, who was reportedly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, in Milford, Massachusetts, on June 1, 2025.

Classmates of Marcelo Gomes da Silva, who was reportedly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, gather at a rally in support of da Silva after their high school graduation in Milford, Massachusetts, on June 1, 2025.

Classmates of Marcelo Gomes da Silva, who was reportedly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, join members of the community at a rally in support of da Silva after their high school graduation in Milford, Massachusetts, on June 1, 2025.

People participate in a May Day rally and march on May 1, 2025 in the Manhattan borough of New York City. The march was against the current Republican administration and its policies on immigration, the environment, science, and other issues.

Thousands of people participate in a rally and march on May Day in Manhattan on May 1, 2025 in New York City. The march, which went on for dozens of blocks and included over ten thousand people, was against the current Republican administration and its policies on immigration, the environment, science, and other issues.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks at a May Day rally on May 1, 2025 in the Manhattan borough of New York City. The march was against the current Republican administration and its policies on immigration, the environment, science, and other issues.

Demonstrators gather to protest against the deportation of immigrants to El Salvador outside the Permanent Mission of El Salvador to the United Nations on April 24, 2025, in New York City. Many of the deportees now detained at El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) were sent there without court hearings under the Alien Enemies Act after a deal was brokered by President Donald Trump and El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele. A federal judge in Maryland recently ordered the return of a 20-year-old Venezuelan man who was deported, citing a prior ruling involving Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia who was mistakenly deported to his native El Salvador. The Trump administration has stated the justification as gang affiliation and as part of a broader deportation strategy.

Demonstrators gather to protest against the deportation of immigrants to El Salvador outside the Permanent Mission of El Salvador to the United Nations on April 24, 2025 in New York City. Many of the deportees now detained at El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) were sent there without court hearings under the Alien Enemies Act after a deal was brokered by President Donald Trump and El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele. A federal judge in Maryland recently ordered the return of a 20-year-old Venezuelan man who was deported, citing a prior ruling involving Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia who was mistakenly deported to his native El Salvador. The Trump administration has stated the justification as gang affiliation and as part of a broader deportation strategy.

Demonstrators gather to protest against the deportation of immigrants to El Salvador outside the Permanent Mission of El Salvador to the United Nations on April 24, 2025 in New York City. Many of the deportees now detained at El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) were sent there without court hearings under the Alien Enemies Act after a deal was brokered by President Donald Trump and El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele. A federal judge in Maryland recently ordered the return of a 20-year-old Venezuelan man who was deported, citing a prior ruling involving Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia who was mistakenly deported to his native El Salvador. The Trump administration has stated the justification as gang affiliation and as part of a broader deportation strategy.

A woman takes notes during an Amica Center for Immigrant Rights (formerly known as CAIR Coalition) presentation on immigration enforcement at a school in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 10, 2025. In preparation for increased immigration enforcement, a DC school hosted a "know your rights" presentation given by Amica Center attorney, Atenas Burrola Estrada. Organized by concerned parents and open to members of the school and the community at large, attendees learned about their rights in regards to Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) raids and investigations that might effect themselves, their families, and their communities.

Amica Center for Immigrant Rights (formerly known as CAIR Coalition) attorney, Atenas Burrola Estrada (C, rear) speaks during an presentation on immigration enforcement at a school in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 10, 2025. In preparation for increased immigration enforcement, a DC school hosted a "know your rights" presentation given by Amica Center attorney, Atenas Burrola Estrada. Organized by concerned parents and open to members of the school and the community at large, attendees learned about their rights in regards to Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) raids and investigations that might effect themselves, their families, and their communities.

A person walks past immigration supporters holding signs during a New Year’s Eve rally and march on Dec. 31, 2024 in Los Angeles. Activists with Revcoms held the protest near MacArthur Park, a primarily Latino community, ahead of President-elect Trump’s planned wave of migrant deportations.

Immigration activists attend a demonstration against deportations in Los Angeles, Dec. 18, 2024.

Immigrant rights supporters chant before they march to an ICE detention center on International Migrants Day on Dec. 18, 2024 in Los Angeles.

An immigrant rights supporter wears a 'Make Los Angeles A Sanctuary City' shirt before a march on International Migrants Day on Dec. 18, 2024 in Los Angeles. The march was led by The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA) with marchers calling for President Biden to protect immigrant families ahead of President-elect Trump’s planned wave of migrant deportations.

Immigrant rights supporters march to an ICE detention center on International Migrants Day on Dec. 18, 2024 in Los Angeles.

People hold signs reading "Sanctuary" as the Los Angeles City Council meets to consider adopting a "Sanctuary City'' ordinance at City Hall, in Los Angeles, Nov. 19, 2024.

Immigrants and activists participate in a rally and a march on Nov. 9, 2024 in New York City. Immigrants and activists rallied against the upcoming Trump administration and his proposals for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants.