Chicago Protests Immigration Raids As Over 1,000 Rally Downtown Against Trump Policies (Watch)

Chicago: Following Los Angeles, Chicago erupted in protest on Tuesday as over 1,000 demonstrators rallied against the Trump administration's ongoing immigration raids. The protests, part of a growing national movement, disrupted traffic in the downtown Loop as crowds demanded an end to deportations.

Demonstrators rally downtown, disrupt major roads 

Protesters first gathered outside the immigration court on East Adams Street around 3 pm. A second rally was held at Federal Plaza at 5:30 pm. The two groups eventually merged, marching through downtown and temporarily shutting down parts of Lake Shore Drive in a dramatic act of civil disobedience.

NOW: protesters have shut down Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, demanding an end to ICE raids and Trump's deportation policies. twitter/ljaiqJpx5A

- ellery jones (@elleryrjones) June 10, 2025

Nationwide anger over ICE enforcement and military presence 

Similar protests have taken place or are planned in cities including New York, San Francisco, Dallas, Portland, Boston, and Philadelphia. Activists say these coordinated demonstrations reflect widespread frustration over what they describe as harsh immigration enforcement measures and the deployment of military forces in civilian operations.

HAPPENING NOW: Massive protest underway in Chicago where demonstrators are protesting the nationwide ICE raids. The group is being closely monitored by Chicago police, who are setting up blockades with their bikes to navigate the large crowd. Other cities, including... twitter/u5gyFRzzDn

- Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 10, 2025

Protesters call for end to deportations, denounce Trump policies 

Chanting slogans and holding signs, protesters condemned President Donald Trump's deportation policies and called for the abolition of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Police monitored the situation closely, using bicycles to manage the crowd and redirect traffic.

Washington DC sees similar scenes; political slogans expand 

In Washington, DC, journalist Laura Loomer shared videos of protesters chanting, "From Palestine to Mexico, the border wall has to go," suggesting a blend of pro-Palestinian and anti-ICE sentiments. Loomer claimed that some demonstrators wore keffiyehs and that pro-Hamas groups were active in the protests-allegations that have not been independently verified.

BREAKING: Anti-Trump & anti-ICE protesters are chanting,“From Palestine to Mexico, the border wall has to go” at their protest in DC tonight protesters are also wearing Palestinian keffiyehs. Pro-Hamas demonstrators are fully involved in the anti-ICE riots are... twitter/LIxmbSRRaC

- Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) June 11, 2025

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