• Protests against ICE raids are escalating across major U.S. cities.
• Groups are preparing for "No Kings" demonstrations to coincide with Trump's military parade.
• Incidents of vandalism and clashes with police have occurred, leading to hundreds of arrests.
• National Guard troops are mobilized in several states amid fears of escalating violence.
• Activists emphasize the importance of peaceful demonstrations despite occasional unrest.

Protests across the United States against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids have been intensifying in recent days, ignited by President Trump's mobilization of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles. Cities including Seattle, Austin, Chicago, and San Francisco have seen demonstrations met with both support and significant clashes with law enforcement. Protests have resulted in hundreds of arrests as activists mobilize for planned "No Kings" events intended to coincide with Trump's birthday military parade on Saturday, according to SCMP, The Hill, and SFGate.

The series of demonstrations began in Los Angeles and have spread to various other cities, with an alarming increase in confrontations between protestors and police resulting in injuries and arrests. In New York City, more than 80 people were detained during protests where demonstrators chanted slogans like "ICE out of NYC". Similarly, in Chicago and Denver, participants have faced agitation from police, including use of chemical irritants to disperse crowds, according to CBS News and India Times.

In Seattle, activists displayed their discontent by setting a dumpster ablaze and spray-painting anti-ICE slogans on federal buildings. Clashes occurred as protesters threw rocks and firecrackers at police, prompting law enforcement to issue dispersal orders. Over 30 arrests were made following unrest in Spokane, with the local mayor imposing a curfew in response to ongoing tensions. Protestors chanted and rallied outside ICE offices, signifying their solidarity with those affected by federal immigration policies, according to CBS News and India Times.

Multiple cities have witnessed large turnout protests, with hundreds gathering in places like San Antonio and Boston. Though many gatherings have remained peaceful, there are concerns over potential violence as groups prepare for larger events over the upcoming weekend. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has confirmed that the National Guard will be deployed across various parts of Texas as a precautionary measure, aiming to prevent any escalation like that seen in California, which has drawn criticism from officials who argue against military intervention, according to SCMP and The Hill.

As the protests continue into the weekend, organizers with the "No Kings" initiative have announced plans for events across nearly 2,000 locations nationwide, rejecting Trump's display of military might. They aim to emphasize community action against perceived federal corruption rather than being overshadowed by celebrations in Washington, according to SCMP, The Hill, and SFGate.