35 cities across the United States have witnessed protests for immigrants’ rights against the Trump administration’s deportation campaign, with those in Los Angeles standing out, sparked by ICE raids on homes and businesses in the city. Trump took the extreme step of federalizing the National Guard to deploy it to Los Angeles, in addition to activating roughly 700 Marines for the crackdown. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem stated that the military was in Los Angeles to “liberate the city” from its own democratically elected government. Senator Alex Padilla spoke out against this situation and was subsequently assaulted and handcuffed at a press conference, where responsible authorities claimed he had not identified himself — despite video evidence clearly contradicting this claim.
The protests continue as Trump has deployed thousands of troops, along with hundreds of National Guard personnel, extending the operation to five more cities and sending armed ICE tactical teams to respond to demonstrations across the country. According to reports, roughly 300 people have been detained since the latest round of enforcement began in Los Angeles, along with disturbing accounts of detainees being held in basements with limited access to food and water. The families affected have stated in interviews that they don’t know where their loved ones are. In this situation, the guidance of an immigration lawyer in Miami and other areas of the country can be vital to ensuring that detainees’ rights are respected.
More than 1,900 protests against Trump have been organized across the country under the banner of No Kings Day. These protests are set to coincide with the costly military parade on June 14, where tanks and military vehicles will roll down the streets of Washington, D.C. to celebrate both Donald Trump’s 79th birthday and, ostensibly, the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary. The parade will feature roughly two dozen tanks, costing tens of millions of dollars — only a fraction of the total expense for taxpayers, which some estimate could reach as much as $100 million. Amidst this climate of tension and legal uncertainty, many affected individuals seek guidance from an immigration lawyer in Miami to ensure their rights are not violated.
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Beware of notaries, immigration consultants or anyone who is not qualified and prepared in these matters. Always seek the advice and services of an immigration attorney for your immigration processes and procedures.