What Are the Protests Against Trump's Immigration Policies Across All US States About?

Washington, June 15 (NationPress) Approximately 2,000 protests against the policies of the Trump administration took place across all 50 states in the US. These ranged from small gatherings in rural locations to larger demonstrations in major urban centers like New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago.

The protests on Saturday were ignited by President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement and his controversial decision to deploy military forces in Los Angeles, which has already sparked significant protests in various cities, according to reports from Xinhua.

On the same day, a military parade led by Trump was held in Washington to commemorate the US Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with his 79th birthday.

Under the banner of "No Kings," numerous organizations banded together to facilitate the protests, drawing from the coalition that organized the "Hands Off!" protests on April 5 and other recent rallies against the Trump administration, as noted by US media.

This coalition has labeled Saturday as a "day of defiance" against what they characterize as Trump's "authoritarian overreach." Planning for these protests started well before federal immigration raids triggered demonstrations in Los Angeles and other locations.

Protest organizers opted against calling for demonstrations in Washington, where the military parade was taking place. They deemed the Washington parade a mere "display of dominance." Trump cautioned that those attempting to protest at the parade would encounter "very big force."

In Atlanta, a crowd of thousands gathered at Liberty Plaza, brandishing signs that voiced their opposition to the administration. The demonstrators also sang a modified version of the classic "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," changing the lyrics to "Take Trump Out of the White House."

In Nashville, over 1,000 individuals congregated near the Tennessee State Capitol, where the enthusiastic crowd recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

New York City witnessed an estimated 50,000 protesters marching through the streets, chanting slogans like "What do we want? No ICE! When do we want it? Now!" They waved banners proclaiming "No Deportation! Trump Must Go!" and "No Justice, No Peace!"

Xinhua reporters observed no arrests made by law enforcement during the protests.

A resident, Eddie B, expressed, "That guy isn't content to be president of the United States of America, wants to be king! But we won't let that happen."

Visitor Mindy W stated, "We need to rise up and stop him before it's too late and our democracy is gone forever!"

In California, more than 100,000 protesters engaged in demonstrations across over 200 cities, including the mountain town of Idyllwild, which has a population of only 3,600 but saw around 600 protesters take to the streets. Protests even reached Santa Catalina, an island located about 35 km off the coast of Southern California.

Authorities in Los Angeles, identified as the epicenter of concerns regarding immigration enforcement, prepared for what could be "unprecedented" crowd sizes. Ultimately, at least 25,000 individuals participated in the protests in LA on Saturday.

Elected officials and law enforcement across California and the nation urged demonstrators to remain peaceful, while the "No Kings" organizers emphasized the importance of "nonviolent action."

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass warned that any destructive demonstrations would only contribute to the misguided perception of LA being engulfed in chaos.

In Houston, Texas, official estimates indicated that over 15,000 protesters participated. Xinhua reporters noted that many among them were young Latinos, peacefully protesting, with one speaker proclaiming, "No Kings! Just like today, we don't need Donald Trump as king."

A speaker named Mima told reporters, "This is a democracy and this isn't a monarchy ... The ICE raids and everything are not right. Violence and ripping families apart are not okay."

In Greenville, Ohio, where Democrats are few, protesters began assembling at noon, waving flags and holding signs in a downtown roundabout. Police cautioned that anyone obstructing the road would face arrest.

In Miami, the "No Kings" protest occurred near the Torch of Friendship, a symbol of the city's ties to the Caribbean and Latin America, with many demonstrators displaying American flags.

As is customary with protests along Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami, passing cars honked in solidarity, and people banged pots and pans.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka moved between protests in New Jersey, traveling from one in Montclair to another in Piscataway. He shared his experience following his arrest last month during a conflict at Delaney Hall, a private detention center.

"What I found out is that people who don't defend immigrants won't defend me either," he said. "We have to defend that right and defend it vociferously." Enditem.