Anti-ICE protests spread across major US cities as Trump accused of ‘abuse of power’

WorldPolitics
11 Jun 2025 • 6:33 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Protests against Trump’s immigration crackdown, which began in Los Angeles, have spread to major cities including Seattle, Chicago, and New York.
  • Many protests have been peaceful, but some have resulted in clashes with police and arrests.
  • In New York City, thousands protested in Foley Square, with signs reading “ICE out of New York.”
  • In Chicago, a crowd marched through downtown streets chanting, “No more deportations!”
  • California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops without his permission, claiming it was a “brazen abuse of power.”

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