Protests against federal immigration enforcement raids have intensified across the United States, with demonstrations planned in major cities for the upcoming weekend [1][2][3]. The unrest comes in response to recent actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and President Donald Trump's immigration policies.

In San Antonio, Texas, protesters gathered at City Hall on June 11, 2025, to voice their opposition to ICE raids [1]. Similar scenes unfolded in Chicago, where approximately 100 activists, including prominent figures Rev. Jesse Jackson and Fr. Michael Pfleger, marched outside a Target store to condemn recent policy reversals around diversity [2].

While many demonstrations have remained peaceful, some have escalated into confrontations with law enforcement. In Seattle, protestors set fire to a dumpster in front of the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building during a protest against federal immigration arrests on June 11 [3].

The intensity of the protests has prompted officials to take precautionary measures. Los Angeles and Spokane have enforced curfews to manage the volatile situation [3]. In Texas and Missouri, Republican governors have mobilized National Guard troops to assist law enforcement if needed [3].

Pastor Jamal Bryant, speaking at the Chicago protest, likened the current situation to past civil rights struggles, stating, "America [is] doing the electric slide backward. This is the America we thought we changed" [2].

As tensions continue to rise, hundreds of protesters have been arrested nationwide [1][3]. Law enforcement has occasionally resorted to using chemical irritants to disperse crowds [1][3].

The widespread demonstrations reflect growing public concern over immigration policies and enforcement practices. With major protests planned for the weekend, cities across the nation are bracing for potential further escalation [1][2][3].