After LA, Chicago erupts in protest over immigration raids; over 1,000 protesters join downtown march - watch video

As immigration raids continue under the Trump administration, Chicago has joined a wave of cities protesting the federal crackdown. On Tuesday, more than 1,000 demonstrators gathered in the city’s Loop to oppose the nationwide actions by ICE.Protests began outside the immigration court on East Adams Street around 3pm, followed by a second rally at Federal Plaza at 5:30pm. The two groups later united, marching through downtown and shutting down parts of Lake Shore Drive in a bold show of resistance.

Protesters demanded an end to the raids and condemned President Trump’s deportation policies. Chicago police closely monitored the crowd, using bicycles to block and redirect traffic.

Cities including New York, San Francisco, Dallas, Portland, Boston, and Philadelphia have also seen or are preparing for similar protests, reflecting growing national anger over immigration enforcement measures and the military's involvement in operations.Chicago’s demonstration is the latest in a series of coordinated efforts to stand with immigrant communities and call for a stop to what protesters describe as unjust and heavy-handed federal tactics.