Los Angeles erupted in protests for a second consecutive day on Monday as demonstrators took to the streets to denounce President Donald Tru’s hardline immigration policies. Chanting slogans and waving banners, protesters demanded the abolition of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and condemned the administration’s aggressive crackdown on undocumented immigrants.
Carrying Mexican and El Salvadoran flags, demonstrators held signs reading, “Immigration Built This Nation,” “No I.C.E.,” and “Abolish I.C.E.”—a reflection of growing frustration over what they see as inhumane immigration enforcement. Some veterans in the crowd expressed outrage, holding signs that read, “I did not serve this country for you to belittle my people.”
Since taking office, Trump has implemented sweeping immigration measures, including executive orders aimed at mass deportations and efforts to challenge birthright citizenship. The recent passage of the Laken Riley Act has only intensified concerns, as it expands law enforcement’s ability to detain undocumented immigrants suspected of committing crimes.
Reports indicate that ICE has escalated its raids, targeting immigrants in homes, workplaces, and public spaces, creating widespread fear among communities. The administration’s plans to repurpose Guantanamo Bay as a detention center for up to 30,000 migrants have further fueled tensions.
With protests growing nationwide, immigration remains one of the most contentious issues of Trump’s presidency, as activists vow to continue their resistance.