Philadelphia prepares for 'No Kings' protest against Trump
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Fifteen people were arrested Tuesday after 150 protesters gathered in Center City to rally against the Trump administration's ICE operations in.
One witness said a Philadelphia police officer hit a protester “wherever he could” despite the protester not offering any resistance.
The "No Kings" protest is taking place in cities across the country in response to Trump's military parade in Washington, D.C.
Philadelphia is among five Democratic-led cities where President Trump is preparing to send ICE tactical teams ahead of nationwide protests.
This group, organized by SEIU Local 32BJ, is calling for the release of SEIU California President David Huerta, who was detained during protests.
Two Philadelphia police officers suffered minor injuries and 15 protesters were arrested after a physical confrontation erupted Tuesday evening in Center City during a march denouncing deportations, police said.
Protesters gathered Thursday night on East Third Street in Bethlehem, a day after Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 17 construction workers at the Five 10 Flats apartment complex.
Millions of people turned out for "No Kings" protests nationwide on Saturday that were largely peaceful though there were some arrests and police had to disperse unruly crowds, including in Georgia and Los Angeles.