Thousands of Americans take to the streets to protest against ICE actions

Massive protests in the US - thousands of people took to the streets against Trump's immigration policy and ICE actions

Large-scale protests against the immigration policy of the Presidential Administration take place in the United States Donald Trump and the actions of the Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to local media and eyewitnesses, thousands of people in different states took to the streets demanding an end to the ICE operation and the withdrawal of federal agents from a number of cities.

The largest promotions are in Minneapolis

The largest demonstrations were recorded in the city of Minneapolis, where people took to the streets despite extremely cold temperatures and winter weather. Participants held signs and chanted demands for a change in immigration policy and an end to ICE operations at the local level.

Protests in several states

Signals about the rallies also came from other regions of the US, including:

• New York

• California

• Arizona

• Texas

• Georgia

• Illinois

• Colorado

In these cities, people gathered in front of city councils, federal offices and squares to demand a review of the government's immigration policy.

What participants demand

The main slogans of the protesters concern the termination of the actions of the Federal Immigration and Customs Service. The demonstrators demand:

• stop raids and deportations

• withdraw federal agents from cities

• End ICE operations in communities

• Ensure transparent and humane immigration procedures

According to the participants, the current policy leads to family separation, fear among immigrant communities and exacerbation of social tensions.

Clashes with the police

Clashes between protesters and law enforcement officers occurred in a number of regions during the protests. Police used means to disperse and detain some activists. According to available information, there have been no officially confirmed casualties among protesters and security forces, but local security services are assessing the situation.

Immigration policy as a sensitive topic

Immigration issues and the actions of federal agencies in the United States have long been the subject of heated public debate. The policy of the current administration includes active actions against illegal immigration, which causes resistance among human rights organisations, social movements and some of the population.

Actions of this magnitude demonstrate the existence of serious social tensions around these issues.