Denver police, Immigration Protest
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President Donald Trump said he’s expanding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, focusing on Democratic-run cities. While he hasn’t targeted Denver yet in this round of immigration raids,
Police in Denver responded in full force to marches downtown after an earlier peaceful protest at the Colorado State Capitol.
Denver police arrested 17 protesters on suspicion of graffiti, interference with law enforcement, obstructing streets, throwing objects and assault, according to the police department.
A group marched to the ICE facility in Aurora on Monday in solidarity with protestors in Los Angeles. Another rally is expected to happen today at the state capitol in Denver.
DENVER, Colo. — 18 people were arrested during protests in Denver Tuesday. "I want to be present and stand up to what I think is really wrong," Bonnie Lloyd from Broomfield said.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said the city doesn’t need the National Guard or federal enforcement to handle demonstrations and protests, and will oppose it.