ICE and CBP strike Charlotte, NC, as protests erupt—’Latinos running’
Federal officers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have begun sweeping the streets of Charlotte, North Carolina. Arrests are underway in the immigration crackdown, the latest in a series targeting large, Democrat-run cities, which has sparked protests and pushback from citizens and local officials. Willy Aceituno, 46, told The […]
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Mexico Protests: Why Mayor’s Assassination Has Sparked Anger
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced a new security strategy for country’s western state of Michoacán after protests erupted over the assassination of a local mayor at the weekend. Uruapan Mayor Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez was shot seven times in public during Day of the Dead celebrations on Saturday and died shortly after at the […]
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Protests Break Out Against Zelensky in Ukraine: What to Know
By Jordan King is a Newsweek reporter based in London, U.K. Her current focus is on religion, health, food safety and population. She has covered the persecution of religions in the global south, fertility and birth rate issues around the world, multiple disease outbreaks in the U.S. and ongoing vaccination discourse. Jordan joined Newsweek in 2024 […]
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Anti-Trump Protests Update: ‘National Day of Action’ Planned for July 17
Another round of national anti-Trump demonstrations is being planned across the U.S. for July 17 under the banner of Good Trouble Lives On, a reference to the late civil rights icon, Congressman John Lewis. Newsweek contacted Good Trouble Lives On for comment via email on Friday outside of regular office hours. Why It Matters On […]
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Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ Protests Spread Across Nation: See The Pictures
Multiple groups carried out demonstrations against President Donald Trump‘s military parade in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, the most prominent of which was the “No Kings” protests that spread to many states. Several protests have already taken place against Trump or his administration’s policies, especially in the aftermath of his decision to deploy the National Guard […]
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MAGA Supporters Counter Anti-ICE Protests: ‘Go Back to Mexico’
By Jordan King is a Newsweek reporter based in London, U.K. Her current focus is on religion, health, food safety and population. She has covered the persecution of religions in the global south, fertility and birth rate issues around the world, multiple disease outbreaks in the U.S. and ongoing vaccination discourse. Jordan joined Newsweek in 2024 […]
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LA Protests: Photos Show Waymo Cars on Fire in Riots
Protests continued for a second night in downtown Los Angeles as demonstrators gathered in response to sweeping immigration enforcement raids. The demonstrations, which began Friday and intensified through the weekend, drew thousands into the streets, with confrontations erupting between protesters and law enforcement. Tensions escalated further after President Donald Trump said he would deploy 2,000 […]
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National Guard on Scene Following Los Angeles Protests: Police
The Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Central Division reported on Sunday that the National Guard is in the city and has set up at federal buildings, including the Civic Center area, according to a post on X, formerly Twitter. Why It Matters The Trump administration has pledged to carry out the largest mass deportation in […]
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LA Protests: Video of ‘Blackhawk Helicopter’ Dropping Off Boxes Sparks Alarm
A news report showing what appears to be a Blackhawk helicopter resupplying federal officials clashing with protesters who are demonstrating against immigration enforcement tactics has sparked alarm. Why It Matters Since his inauguration in January, President Donald Trump has implemented sweeping changes, mainly through executive orders, and has prioritized immigration control as a key pillar […]
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George Floyd’s Legacy: 5 Years After Killing Sparked Nationwide Protests
Five years ago today, George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, died after white police officer Derek Chauvin pinned him to the ground with his knee for 9 minutes and 29 seconds outside a corner store in Minneapolis. Floyd’s death kicked off a global movement in response to anger at racial injustice and police brutality. However, […]
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