Trump's Immigration Crackdown Sparks Coast-to-Coast Fury!

Nationwide Protests Erupt Against Trump's Immigration Crackdown

A wave of protests has swept across the United States in response to the Trump administration's intensified immigration raids. What began in Los Angeles has quickly spread, igniting demonstrations in major cities like New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Omaha, and Seattle.

The demonstrations highlight growing public anger and concern over the administration's immigration policies and their impact on communities across the nation.

In New York City, thousands of protesters converged on Foley Square, directly challenging the federal government's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Their message was clear and unwavering: "ICE out of New York!" and "Why are you in riot gear? I don't see no riot here."

Shirley, a 29-year-old protester with a Mexican flag draped across her back, articulated the core sentiment driving these protests:

“I come from immigrant parents,” she said. “It’s infuriating to see that this particular government is going into labor fields, taking people from construction sites, into industry, plants, into farms, and taking away what is the backbone of this country."

“So I’m here today to remind everybody that the United States started as an immigrant country, and it’s a nation of immigrants, and I just want to make sure that I’m here for those who can’t be here today.”

Councilmember Shahana Hanif of Brooklyn didn't hold back in her criticism, targeting both the Trump administration and New York's Mayor, Eric Adams. She stated:

“Mayor Adams has made it clear that he doesn’t care about working class people,” she said. “He does not care about any one of us. He is collaborating with Trump to use tactics. He’s complicit.”

Hanif emphasized the importance of New York remaining a sanctuary city and advocated for greater protections for international students. “Stop the attacks and assaults on our students!” she exclaimed, receiving enthusiastic support from the crowd.

The outrage wasn't confined to the East Coast. In Chicago, a massive crowd gathered outside an immigration court before marching through downtown, their chants of “No more deportations!” echoing through the streets. A disturbing incident occurred when a car drove through the march, narrowly missing protesters.

Here's a glimpse of the protests unfolding across the country:

• Atlanta: Hundreds marched along Buford Highway, showing solidarity with Los Angeles.
• Omaha: Protesters chanted "Chinga la migra" following reports of approximately 80 arrests during an immigration raid at a meat-packing plant.
• Seattle: A group of protesters blockaded driveways with e-bikes and e-scooters to prevent homeland security vehicles, believed to be transporting detained immigrants, from leaving.

These demonstrations are part of a larger movement, with significant rallies already held in Dallas and Austin. An estimated 1,800 protests are planned nationwide on Saturday, coinciding with Donald Trump's birthday military parade in Washington, D.C.

The scale and intensity of these protests underscore the deep divisions within American society regarding immigration policy. They reflect a growing determination among activists and concerned citizens to challenge what they see as unjust and inhumane practices. These actions signal that the debate over immigration will remain a central and contentious issue in the months and years to come.

Tags: Immigration raids, Trump administration, Protests, New York, ICE, Foley Square, Immigrant rights, Anti-ICE, US Immigration, Labor rights

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/10/us-protests-immigration-trump