After protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles sparked a mass military response, similar demonstrations erupted in other cities around the country.
The nationwide turmoil stemmed from Immigration and Customs Enforcement sweeps to detain immigrants living in the United States without legal status under the directive of President Donald Trump.
In Los Angeles, Trump ordered members of the National Guard and Marines to quell protests. California Gov. Gavin Newsom filed a lawsuit on June 9 against the Trump administration, alleging the military response was an overstep of authority.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass enacted a partial curfew in the city from 8 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday to curb ongoing looting related to the protests. The Los Angeles Police Department said shortly after 9 p.m. Tuesday that “mass arrests” were being initiated for those still congregating in the curfew area.
Meanwhile, protesters in other cities followed suit. From major metros like New York City and Chicago to smaller areas like Columbus, Ohio, and Des Moines, Iowa, here’s a look at nationwide demonstrations.
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Los Angeles
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San Francisco
A demonstrator waves a United Farm Workers flag during a protest in the Mission District against federal immigration sweeps, in San Francisco, California, U.S., June 9, 2025. REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo
Demonstrators march in the Mission District during a protest against federal immigration sweeps, in San Francisco, California, U.S., June 9, 2025. REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo
Chicago, Illinois
Demonstrators hold a banner reading: “Know Your Rights. Defense Committees. If ICE Arrives: Don’t open the door, Don’t speak, Don’t sign anything, Do ask to speak with a lawyer” during a protest against federal immigration sweeps in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. June 10, 2025. REUTERS/Octavio Jones
Police officers stand guard as people protest against federal immigration sweeps in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. June 10, 2025. REUTERS/Octavio Jones
People protest against federal immigration sweeps in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. June 10, 2025. REUTERS/Octavio Jones
New York City
Thousands of pro-immigration New Yorkers protested and marched in Manhattan June 10, 2025. Protesters called for ICE to stop making arrests and for an end to deportations.
A pro-immigration protester, right, and a counter protester argued as thousands of New Yorkers protested and marched in Manhattan June 10, 2025. Protesters called for ICE to stop making arrests and for an end to deportations. (Via OlyDrop)
Thousands of pro-immigration New Yorkers protested and marched in Manhattan June 10, 2025. Protesters called for ICE to stop making arrests and for an end to deportations.
Atlanta, Georgia
SENSITIVE MATERIAL. THIS IMAGE MAY OFFEND OR DISTURB Demonstrators attend a protest against federal immigration sweeps, in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. June 10, 2025. REUTERS/Megan Varner
A demonstrator shouts slogans while attending a protest against federal immigration sweeps, in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. June 10, 2025. REUTERS/Megan Varner
A child looks at demonstrators from inside a bus during a protest against federal immigration sweeps, in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. June 10, 2025. REUTERS/Megan Varner REFILE – QUALITY REPEAT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Columbus, Ohio
Protesters against ICE deportations march through the streets of downtown Columbus after gathering at City Hall on June 10, 2025.
Protesters against ICE deportations march through the streets of downtown Columbus after gathering at City Hall on June 10, 2025.
Deja Gaston of the South Side leads chants from the steps of City Hall as protesters against ICE deportations meet up after marching through the streets of downtown Columbus on June 10, 2025.
Des Moines, Iowa
More than 100 gather in solidarity for protests in Los Angeles over immigration and mass deportation policies on June 10, 2025, in Des Moines.
More than 100 gather in solidarity for protests in Los Angeles over immigration and mass deportation policies on June 10, 2025, in Des Moines.
More than 100 gather in solidarity for protests in Los Angeles over immigration and mass deportation policies on June 10, 2025, in Des Moines.
Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at melina.khan@usatoday.com.
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