The Voice News: Massive protests have swept across the United States in response to the Trump administration’s latest wave of intensified immigration raids. What began in Los Angeles quickly spread to cities including New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Omaha, and Seattle, drawing thousands of demonstrators.
In New York City’s Foley Square, protesters rallied against the aggressive tactics of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Many held signs reading “Ice out of New York” and chanted, “Why are you in riot gear? I don’t see no riot here.”
Among the crowd was Shirley, a 29-year-old protester draped in a Mexican flag. “I come from immigrant parents,” she said. “It’s infuriating to see this government raiding labor sites—from farms to factories—and removing the backbone of this country. The United States is a nation of immigrants, and I’m here to represent those who can’t be.”
Brooklyn City Councilmember Shahana Hanif addressed the crowd, denouncing both the federal government and New York City Mayor Eric Adams for supporting the raids.
“Mayor Adams has made it clear he doesn’t care about working-class people,” Hanif said. “He’s collaborating with Trump and is complicit in this assault on immigrants.” She called for New York to remain a sanctuary city and urged protection for international students, adding, “Stop the attacks on our students!”
In Chicago, thousands gathered outside an immigration court before marching downtown, echoing chants of “No more deportations!” In one alarming incident, a car drove into the crowd of demonstrators, narrowly avoiding serious injury, according to WGN TV News.
Atlanta also saw hundreds marching along Buford Highway in a show of support for immigrants in Los Angeles, as reported by 11 Alive News.
In Omaha, crowds chanted “Chinga la migra” — a Spanish expression roughly translated to “F*** ICE” — after around 80 workers were reportedly arrested in a raid on a meat-packing plant, according to local news outlet KETV.
Seattle protests were smaller but symbolically powerful. Around 50 people gathered outside the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building and later barricaded exits using e-bikes and scooters to prevent homeland security vehicles from leaving the area with detainees.
Earlier in the week, large demonstrations were also held in Dallas and Austin, while organizers say up to 1,800 protests are planned nationwide for Saturday. These protests are expected to coincide with a military parade in Washington, D.C., organized by Donald Trump for his birthday.
