What happens when raids by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) spark nationwide protests? So far, we\u2019ve seen outrage, solidarity, and unrest. And the nation is on edge.<\/p>\n
During the past week, the country is facing a wave of demonstrations \u2013 some calm, others chaotic \u2013 from coast to coast. Those old enough to remember the Civil Rights protests of the 1960s, and\/or the Rodney King riots of 1992, have seen thousands take to the streets to protest what they believe was wrong and unjust. This time seems different though.<\/p>\n
What began as protests in Los Angeles, Calif., in response to President Donald Trump\u2019s controversial anti-immigration policy, and subsequent federal immigration raids, have led to the rare deployment of military troops in American cities. <\/p>\n
As it all unfolds, the U.S. has become a nation on edge, and the world is wondering \u201cWhat will happen next?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe protests, once contained to small corners of Los Angeles, have spread across the country. And cities are waking up to more<\/a>,\u201d The New York Times writes. \u201cDowntown Los Angeles is currently under a curfew. Police officers wrestled protesters to the ground in New York, used chemical agents in Atlanta and monitored large demonstrations in Chicago, where people vandalized vehicles and threw water bottles at them. In Los Angeles, the police flew in a helicopter and threatened over a loudspeaker to arrest anyone who broke the curfew downtown.\u201d<\/p>\n In Los Angeles, where tensions first ignited, federal troops were deployed alongside immigration agents. A citywide curfew was announced after clashes between protesters and police escalated. Officers made arrests and issued warnings over loudspeakers, threatening to detain anyone violating the curfew.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is the first time in decades a president has moved to deploy troops in such a manner without a governor\u2019s consent or explicit invitation, Reuters reported, and the move has prompted California Gov. Gavin\u00a0Newsom to say he\u00a0plans to sue the administration<\/a>\u00a0over the deployment,\u201d USA Today explains.<\/a><\/p>\n Demonstrations, which some officials have described as riots due to damage and arrests, have centered on resistance to the Trump administration\u2019s use of military force and expanded immigration enforcement operations. President Trump defended the federal response, calling Los Angeles \u201ca trash heap\u201d and warning protesters that they would be met with \u201cequal or greater force.\u201d<\/p>\n In Philadelphia, around 150 protesters gathered earlier this week, where police reported 15 arrests, stating the crowd disrupted traffic and \u201cendangered public safety,\u201d according to the BBC. In the South, in Atlanta, fireworks were thrown at police, and on Tuesday, hundreds gathered along Buford Highway, in Brookhaven, in one of the city\u2019s most diverse areas.\u00a0<\/p>\n RELATED POST: <\/strong>The Day Diane Guerrero Came Home and Her Family Was Gone<\/a><\/p>\n In Chicago, thousands protested near an immigration court and then marched through downtown. Local media described the protest as largely peaceful. And, in the nation\u2019s capital, Washington, D.C., a coalition of unions march past the Department of Justice on Monday. The rally was sparked by the arrest of union leader David Huerta during the LA raids. Huerta was released from federal custody later that day.<\/p>\n Each city has risen up in its own way.<\/p>\n \u201cAround 50 people gathered outside Seattle\u2019s immigration court on Tuesday. Some tried to block vehicle access to the building using e-bikes and e-scooters,\u201d the BBC writes.<\/a><\/p>\n While the streets have been filled with demonstrators, online platforms have become another powerful arena of protest. Pro-immigration nonprofits and grassroots organizations have taken to social media to amplify the voices of immigrants and their families.<\/p>\n The Los Angeles-based nonprofit Roots & Wings, for example, launched a social media campaign featuring reels with popular Latino influencers. One recurring message has stood out: \u201cWe are our ancestors\u2019 resilience. We are our parents\u2019 dreams. We are here and we\u2019re not going anywhere.\u201d<\/p>\n Nuestro Stories reshared one of the Roots & Wings reels, adding a caption of its own: \u201cIn the face of fear and uncertainty caused by the recent ICE raids, we remain rooted in love, resilience, and unity. You belong. We belong.\u201d<\/p>\n As the demonstrations continue across the country, the message from many Latino communities is clear: they\u2019re not backing down.<\/p>\n The post Protests, Raids, and a Nation on Edge: What\u2019s Happening Across U.S. Cities This Week<\/a> appeared first on Nuestro Stories<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What happens when raids by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) spark nationwide protests? So far, we\u2019ve seen outrage, solidarity, and unrest. And the nation is on edge. During the past week, the … <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[148],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe East Coast and Others Join In<\/h2>\n
Social Media Response: Voices of the Immigrant Community<\/h2>\n