Trump Orders ICE to Prioritize Deportations in Democrat-Ruled Cities Amid Nationwide Protests

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Donald Trump has issued a directive to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to prioritize deportations in cities controlled by Democrats, marking a significant escalation in his administration's efforts to combat undocumented immigration. The move comes as millions of protesters take to the streets across the country, denouncing Trump's policies and demanding an end to deportations. The protests, which began on Saturday and continued over the weekend, saw an estimated 4-6 million people demonstrate against Trump's administration in over 2,000 sites nationwide.

Key Takeaways:

  • Trump's directive to ICE to prioritize deportations in Democrat-controlled cities is a direct response to the nationwide protests against his administration's immigration policies.
  • The protests, known as the "No Kings" movement, drew an estimated 4-6 million people across the country, with over 200,000 people attending in New York and Los Angeles, and 75,000 in Chicago.
  • The protests were largely peaceful, with most events deemed safe by organizers.
  • White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has previously called for ICE to make a "minimum" of 3,000 arrests per day, a goal that Trump has now explicitly endorsed in his Truth Social post.
  • Trump's administration has deployed the National Guard and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles to combat ongoing protests against deportations, which have now entered their tenth day.
  • Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has slammed Trump for sending military troops into her city, stating that they are not needed and have complete control of the situation.

Statistics:

  • Estimated 4-6 million people protested against Trump's administration on Saturday.
  • Over 200,000 people attended the No Kings protest in New York.
  • Over 200,000 people attended the No Kings protest in Los Angeles.
  • 75,000 people attended the No Kings protest in Chicago.
  • 561 people were arrested during the ICE protests in L.A last week.
  • 35 people were arrested on Saturday, mostly for not adhering to an 8pm curfew.

Sources:

  • The Daily Beast: "Why Donald Trump Is the Most Impotent President in Living Memory" (no date)
  • The Daily Beast: "Data Guru G. Elliott Morris Says Up to 6 Million People Attended No Kings Anti-Donald Trump Protests" (no date)
  • X: Chuck Todd (@chucktodd) (no date)
  • Truth Social: Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump) (no date)
  • The Hill: "Los Angeles mayor slams Trump for sending military troops into her city" (no date)
  • LA Times: "Los Angeles parade and No Kings protests: Live updates" (no date)
  • The Daily Beast: "Trump Orders ICE Vengeance Hit on Cities That Protest Against Him" (no date)