Thousands of people nationwide have shown up at demonstrations and rallies opposing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. Dozens have been arrested or detained in several cities, including Seattle and New York.
The Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement that more than 80 people were arrested in connection with Wednesday’s protests. The LAPD said the majority were charged with failure to disperse. Additionally, there were seven arrests for curfew violation, two for assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer, and one for resisting a police officer.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that he has deployed more than 5,000 National Guard troops to quell protests throughout the state. In a news release, the governor said 2,000 Texas Department of Public Safety troopers have also been deployed ahead of expected weekend protests. “Anyone engaging in acts of violence or damaging property will be arrested and held accountable to the full extent of the law. Don’t mess with Texas—and don’t mess with Texas law enforcement,” Abbott said in the press release.
