Trump's Deportation Plan Sparks Coast-to-Coast Fury

Nationwide Protests Erupt Against Trump's Deportation Policies

Across the United States, a wave of protests is gaining momentum as citizens voice their opposition to President Trump's mass deportation policies. From coast to coast, thousands are taking to the streets to express their outrage and demand change. The demonstrations target immigration sweeps and the deployment of the U.S. military in states like California, amplifying the national debate on immigration reform.

In New York City, the chants of "ICE out of New York!" echoed through the streets of Manhattan Tuesday night, near the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office. This was just one scene in a series of nationwide rallies reflecting deep concerns about the administration's approach to immigration.

Jeanet, a 19-year-old protester who withheld her last name for safety, shared her motivations with NPR: "There are many voices in my community that can't be here today out of fear of what the administration is doing, so I want to be here for them." She added, "I feel like it's more important for me, as somebody who is going to be part of the government, to voice my opinion and show that there can be people that are for the U.S., but still against what this administration is doing today."

Similar demonstrations unfolded in several major cities, including:

• Chicago
• San Francisco
• Seattle
• Dallas
• And half a dozen other cities nationwide.

The Trump administration has publicly stated its intention to arrest 3,000 migrants a day. In pursuit of this goal, the Department of Homeland Security has conducted raids across the country – from a parking lot in Los Angeles to neighborhoods in Puerto Rico, and even meatpacking plants in Nebraska.

While the New York City protest remained peaceful, tensions flared in Los Angeles over the weekend, with clashes between police and protesters sparked by federal immigration raids.

Paula Lopez, 66, a participant in the New York protest, recounted her own harrowing experience: "It hurts me to see families being separated, because I lived that," Lopez told NPR in Spanish. "We come here to work … to progress — it's not fair." Lopez was arrested by immigration agents in a New York factory in 1980.

Arfraz, 43, from Queens, shared a similar sentiment, recalling the trauma of a family member being taken away by ICE decades ago. He emphasized the importance of standing up for those who are too afraid to protest: "They can't necessarily show up to rallies because they might get picked up by ICE, so I think we have to stand up," Arfraz said. "And those who are able to stand up have a higher and urgent responsibility to do it today."

These nationwide protests highlight the deep divisions and passionate opinions surrounding immigration policy in the United States. As the debate continues, it is clear that the voices of those affected and concerned will continue to be heard, demanding a more humane and just approach to immigration.

Source: https://www.npr.org/2025/06/11/nx-s1-5429818/protests-grow-across-the-u-s-as-people-push-against-trumps-mass-deportation-policies