18 arrested in Denver protest as mayor warns against inviting federal intervention

Former Denver police chief weighs in after 'ICE OUT' protest leads to 18 arrests

DENVER (KDVR) — A peaceful protest in downtown Denver Tuesday night escalated quickly when demonstrators attempted to block Interstate 25, prompting a swift response from police and resulting in 18 arrests. The protest began near the Colorado State Capitol, where demonstrators held signs and chanted against U.S. immigration enforcement. But as the crowd moved through downtown, tensions rose. Officers believe some protestors tried to make Mo…

18 arrested in Denver protest as mayor warns against inviting federal intervention

President Trump has sent the National Guard and active-duty military after anti-ICE protests in California.

Day of Peaceful Protests in Colorado Ends with 18 Arrests - Yellow Scene Magazine

In response to growing national uproar over the Trump administration’s increased deportations, Denver joined other cities such as New York and Los Angeles in localized protests calling for the release of those who have been detained by ICE.  The emergency demonstration was co-organized by the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition and the Party for Socialism & Liberation, with the Denver chapter calling out the Trump administration’s “militarized” …