James Liddell

2 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Oliver O'Connell |James Liddell |Rachel Dobkin

There are expected to be over 2,000 “No Kings” protests in all 50 states during President Donald Trump’s military paradeOliver O'Connell,James Liddell,Rachel DobkinCities have been preparing for ‘No Kings’ rallies nationwide as opponents of the Trump administration get ready to protest against the president and his agenda. There are expected to be over 2,000 protests in all 50 states Saturday, and local police say they will protect those who assemble peacefully.

2 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Alicja Hagopian |James Liddell

23 states, 40 cities, hundreds of arrests and thousands of military troops deployed. The Independent has mapped out where anti-immigration demonstrations have sprung up across the U.S. From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing.

2 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Alicja Hagopian |James Liddell

21 states, 37 cities, hundreds of arrests and thousands of military troops deployed. The Independent has mapped out where anti-immigration demonstrations have sprung up across the U.S. Los Angeles remains the epicenter of unrest after protests erupted in the wake of a string of raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on Friday. Now, demonstrations have been sparked across the country, with dozens reported in at least 21 states since Friday.

2 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Alicja Hagopian |James Liddell

Demonstrations have spread across the U.S. in response to ICE raids, with protests reported in at least 35 cities across 19 states since Friday, with the highest concentrations in California, Texas, and Pennsylvania. The initial protests in Los Angeles were sparked when crowds attempted to thwart detention efforts last week, leading to the deployment of the National Guard and U.S. Marines.

2 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Oliver O'Connell |James Liddell |Shahana Yasmin

Homeland Security video clips appear to confirm unarmed Predator drones conducting high-altitude surveillance of protests over downtown Los AngelesOliver O'Connell,James Liddell,Shahana YasminLos Angeles officials have enforced a curfew on the downtown area for a second night as protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids pop up in other major cities.