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Roughly 60 demonstrators were arrested on Friday outside the U.S. Capitol after breaching a police line of bike racks and running toward steps leading to the Capitol Rotunda.
Tukwila police officers were called to assist the Federal Protective Services (FPS) police after they became barricaded in the Department of Homeland Security
Protests against raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) popped up in major cities across the country this week as organizing groups gear up for a nationwide day of action on
ICE protests in downtown Spokane escalate to state of emergency after demonstrators ignore curfew, with police deploying tear gas and making arrests for failure to disperse.
How did just two detentions of migrants at an ICE check-in touch off a major backlash in Spokane, leading to 30 arrests? It's a story of the Trump times, writes columnist Danny Westneat.
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The Mirror US on MSNWashington mayor declares state of emergency as anti-ICE protests grip cityThe mayor of Spokane, Washington, has declared a state of emergency after two anti-ICE protests with hundreds of protestors ended with police officers shooting tear gas and making arrests. A curfew has also been set from 9:30 p.
Several lawmakers, including Michael Baumgartner and Patty Murray, released statements following Wednesday night's protests.
Rincon, owner of two Mexican restaurants, has been detained in Tacoma on federal immigration crimes since May.
Ferguson reiterated he believes police can handle demonstrations, but he is in contact with the Washington National Guard ahead of "No Kings Day" protests that are expected across the state on Saturday.