US Metropolises Heat Up: San Francisco, New York, Atlanta, and More, Speak Out Against Trump's Immigration Policies
Demonstrations against President Trump in various American urban centers
Social Media: Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link Immersed in turmoil, President Trump sends the National Guard and US Marines to Los Angeles. Amidst the chaos, protests ignite in other cities, resulting in arrests.
The heated protests against President Donald Trump's contentious immigration policy are escalating in various US metropolises. After demonstrations in Los Angeles with hundreds of participants, people took to the streets in San Francisco, pulsating with energy. According to local authorities, "tens of thousands" protested primarily peacefully on Monday (local time). Only in the evening did some minor disturbances occur.
Meanwhile, in the East Coast metropolis of New York, groups rallied in the Trump Tower lobby, according to media coverage. As reported by CBS News, they shouted slogans like "Bring them back," seemingly referring to the deportation of migrants. Protests also erupted in Santa Ana, California; Austin and Dallas, Texas; Atlanta, Georgia; and Louisville, Kentucky, as per US media reports. The protests were overall peaceful, but clashes did occur, and dozens were detained.
Politics "L.A. Scene Reminiscent of a Painting" – Trump Can Only Triumph: Residents of Los Angeles have been vocal in their disapproval of Trump's hardline immigration position. On Monday, local authorities, it seems, deployed tear gas and rubber bullets against protesters yet again. Despite some fracases, there were fewer clashes between the police and demonstrators than earlier, according to the "New York Times." The protests were also generally calmer than before, as per the "Los Angeles Times."
The initial outbreak of protests began at the end of last week due to the aggressive deportation raids by the immigration agency, ICE. As per agency statistics, many individuals were taken into custody during these raids. Critics accuse Trump's administration of deliberately causing fear and unease with their martial-like measures. However, US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, speaking to Fox News, defends the ICE employees and their allies in the National Guard for executing exactly what Trump had pledged during his campaign – to start the largest deportation program in American history.
Politics "Testing the Rule of Law" – Military in L.A. Protests: President Trump cannot tolerate the protests: Recently, the U.S. Department of Defense has summoned an additional 2,000 National Guard soldiers and 700 regular military personnel at Trump's request. Already over the weekend, Trump mobilized 2,000 National Guard soldiers, marking an unprecedented and questionable move. According to recent military figures, around 1,700 National Guard soldiers are currently in the Los Angeles region.
Source: ntv.de, lme/dpa
Location: San Francisco New York USA
Topic: Protests Austin Los Angeles Migration Donald Trump
Extra Insights:- San Francisco: The City's residents, known for their progressive stance, have vociferously opposed Trump's immigration policies. Fear and uncertainty caused by deportation raids have deeply affected the local community, leading residents to take to the streets in support of immigrants and demanding more empathetic treatment of migrants.- New York: Protesters in New York have been vocal in their refusal of ICE's presence in the city. Chanting slogans like "ICE out of New York," they've gathered near the city's ICE field office, exemplifying the city's strong stance against Trump's immigration enforcement tactics.- Other Cities: Protests in cities like Los Angeles have been marked by incidents such as the raid at a Home Depot parking lot, where immigration enforcement targeted workers. This has highlighted the aggressive nature of Trump's immigration policies. In addition, cities like Seattle, Chicago, and Dallas have also witnessed substantial protests, reflecting the widespread opposition to Trump's deportation policies.
In the midst of escalating protests against President Trump's immigration policies, San Francisco and New York, among other cities, have joined the fray. The General News reports that San Francisco, known for its progressive stance, witnessed tens of thousands peacefully protesting earlier this week, while in New York, groups rallying against ICE's presence in the city have been vocal, chanting slogans like "ICE out of New York." The Commission, amidst this political turmoil, has been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation.
