VIDEO: 60 arrested in San Francisco as unrest spreads amid immigration protests
Around 60 people were arrested and three officers injured following violent unrest in San Francisco on Sunday, according to a statement by the San Francisco Police Department.
Police said the demonstrations, which began peacefully, escalated when individuals became violent and began committing crimes, including assault, vandalism, and property damage. The situation prompted authorities to declare an unlawful assembly in the area. While many protesters left the scene, others remained and continued engaging in illegal activity, including damaging buildings and a patrol vehicle.
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Two officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and one was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie responded by affirming the right to peaceful protest, but condemned the violence, saying, “We will never tolerate violent and destructive behavior.” He also criticized federal immigration raids, stating that targeting immigrant communities undermines public safety and weakens the fabric of the city.
The unrest in San Francisco comes amid growing nationwide backlash against US President Donald Trump’s strict immigration enforcement measures. On Monday, Trump called for additional federal troops to be deployed to Los Angeles, where similar protests have continued for three days. Over 50 arrests have been made in the city, and tensions remain high.
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Trump has defended the crackdowns as necessary to uphold “law and order,” invoking a rarely used law that allows federal intervention in cases of rebellion or threats to the execution of national laws. The FBI has also described Los Angeles as being “under siege by gang criminals,” vowing to restore control.
The protests highlight mounting anger over Trump’s immigration policies, which critics say disproportionately harm vulnerable communities and fuel unrest across major US cities.
