NEW YORK (PIX11) -- All eyes are on Los Angeles as the Marines and the National Guard have been deployed in response to protests against President Trump's immigration crackdown.
Protests turned violent, as Los Angeles police arrested over 20 individuals on Sunday for charges ranging from murder with a Molotov cocktail to assault on a police officer, according to the Associated Press.
The police department also has confirmed in a news release that it used tear gas and more than 600 rubber bullets and other less-than-lethal munitions over the weekend, according to the AP. The department says five officers sustained minor injuries.
Meanwhile, in New York City, protesters were taken into custody over the weekend for interfering with immigration enforcement, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The NYPD noted multiple arrests had been made, and numerous others have been taken into police custody, authorities said.
Protests continued into Monday, with one being held at Foley Square to oppose the Trump administration’s travel ban, and another inside Trump Tower, protesting against ICE.
Over 20 people were taken into custody at Trump Tower, according to police and sources.
On Tuesday, another protest is planned for Foley Square in Manhattan to address ICE raids in New York City and Los Angeles.
New York City officials, including Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, issued statements on X in response to the protests in Los Angeles. Both officials reassured New Yorkers that local law enforcement is committed to upholding the right to peacefully protest, but made it clear that any form of violence will not be tolerated.
"Two wrongs do not make a right. New York City will always be a place to peacefully protest, but we will not allow violence and lawlessness," Adams posted on X. "The escalation of protests in Los Angeles over the last couple of days is unacceptable and will not be tolerated if attempted in our city."
Tisch echoed the sentiment, posting on X: "But let me be crystal clear — we have no tolerance for violence, property damage, or for people blocking cars, driveways, or entrances to buildings. Any attack against law enforcement will be met with a swift and decisive response from the NYPD."
Tisch noted that the NYPD has plans in place to "respond to any potential civil unrest."
"The NYPD knows how to police protests in a manner that maintains public safety and upholds the law, and we'll continue to do so."
Ben Mitchell is a digital content producer from Vermont who has covered both local and international news since 2021. He joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of his work here.
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