American protests against Trump's collapse of immigrants spill into other cities in the USA

Protests against immigrant detention by federal agents spill into other US cities. Texas governor, a supporter of President Donald Trump, announced sending to the streets of the National Guard in response to the planned demonstration in San Antonio.

NBC News counted that from Monday about 30 demonstrations took place in various parts of the USA. Several dozens of people took part in some protest actions, in others – thousands. During the demonstration there were clashes between their participants and the police; Hundreds of people were arrested.

In New York at night from Tuesday to Wednesday, about 2.5 thousand came out on the streets. Protesters, 86 of them were arrested – the New York police said. In Chicago, some demonstrators threw bottles of water at the police, at least two vehicles were devastated. The car entered the protesters, trying to hit people holding banners in their hands; It is not known if the driver was captured. In Atlanta, the services used chemicals and physical strength to displace a group of protesters from the road – reports the New York Times.

On Tuesday The Mayor of Los Angeles Karen Bas announced the introduction of a police time in the city center, which is an epicenter of protests.

Texas sends the National Guard to Street

On the other hand, Texas governor, Republican Greg Abbott, as the first head of the state authorities, announced the sending of soldiers of the National Guard to the streets. Abbott wrote in social media that he would not “tolerate violence.” “The peaceful protest is legal. Carrying damage to a person or property is illegal and will result in arrest,” he warned. It is not known where the guards will be directed exactly.

In San Antonio, Texas, a demonstration against immigrants, carried out by migration services (ICE) is planned on Wednesday. Demonstrations will also take place on this day in many other American cities, including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, Minneapolis and Seattle. Some organizers of the campaign emphasize that local manifestations are only a announcement of mass speeches, which are to take place on Saturday against the president's policy and the great military parade planned for this day in Washington.

Protests in Los Angeles broke out on June 6 after the agents of the immigration service of an immigrants in one of the workplaces. In response to the demonstrations, the US President sent a national guard to California and maritime infantry soldiers, which was criticized by the state and urban authorities.

From Washington Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)

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