What other US cities joined LA's immigration protests?

Cities across the US have seen a surge in protests following a wave of federal immigration raids that began in Los Angeles, triggering backlash and prompting a heavy-handed response from authorities, the BBC reported.

What started as localized unrest in LA has rapidly escalated into a nationwide movement, with demonstrations now taking place in major urban centers from coast to coast. The outcry follows a series of controversial arrests targeting undocumented immigrants, primarily in Latino neighborhoods.

President Donald Trump responded to the LA protests by deploying thousands of federal troops and hundreds of marines to the city, a move that has sparked friction with California’s leadership. The deployment has only further fueled anger among protesters and added to the political standoff between the White House and state officials.

Texas

In Texas, Governor Greg Abbott took preemptive measures by deploying the National Guard to San Antonio on Tuesday in anticipation of planned protests. On social media, he warned, “Peaceful protest is legal. Harming a person or property is illegal & will lead to arrest.”

In the state capital, Austin, demonstrators rallied between the Capitol and a nearby federal building that houses ICE offices. Police resorted to tear gas and pepper spray to disperse the crowd after some protesters began throwing bottles and rocks. Arrests were also reported in Dallas and Houston, where tensions ran high.

New York

Thousands took to the streets in New York City’s lower Manhattan on Tuesday. While most of the protests remained peaceful, the New York Police Department confirmed that "multiple" arrests had been made.

Mayor Eric Adams took a firm stance, stating that incidents like those in LA were “unacceptable and will not be tolerated if attempted in our city.”

San Francisco

Demonstrations over the weekend led to the arrest of over 150 people after clashes near an ICE office turned violent. According to police, buildings and vehicles were damaged, and two officers sustained injuries. On Tuesday, another protest drew 200 people outside the city’s immigration court.

Santa Ana

Hundreds gathered in the downtown area after reports of ICE raids earlier that day. The situation quickly escalated, with federal agents deploying tear gas while protesters hurled fireworks and bottles at officers. Congresswoman Lou Correa commented that the unrest was caused not “by us but by the federal government coming into our community.”

Philadelphia

Philadelphia saw at least 15 arrests on Tuesday after a crowd of around 150 demonstrators took to the streets. Local authorities said the protest disrupted traffic and posed safety risks, noting that force used by officers would be reviewed.

Atlanta

Fireworks were aimed at police as tensions escalated on Monday. Demonstrations continued into Tuesday, with six people arrested along the city’s Buford Highway.

Chicago

Chicago also witnessed large turnouts near an immigration court, with thousands eventually marching through the downtown area. Local media described the protest as largely peaceful.

Washington DC

Labor unions organized a march past the Department of Justice on Monday in response to the arrest of union leader David Huerta during Friday’s LA raids. Huerta was later released.

Boston

Hundreds rallied outside City Hall and later marched to the Massachusetts State House, also in support of Huerta and against the immigration actions.

Seattle

A smaller group of demonstrators gathered outside the city’s immigration court. Some attempted to block vehicle entry by chaining together e-bikes and scooters.