Podcast hosts slam senator's attempt to punish Los Angeles amid rising tensions over federal response to immigration raids, questioning his authority and motives

A protest against Immigrations and Customs Enforcement in Los Angeles has fueled similar demonstrations across the U.S. in recent days, with protesters arrested in New York, Philadelphia and other cities as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he would deploy the National Guard to several locations in the state.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Las Vegas police have declared an ICE protest in the downtown area Wednesday an “unlawful assembly.” A flyer of an emergency protest was shared on social media titled “From LA to Vegas, ICE OUT!” It was planned for Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Denver police arrested 17 protesters on suspicion of graffiti, interference with law enforcement, obstructing streets, throwing objects and assault, according to the police department.

Benches at McKeldin Square were filled Monday as community organizers protested anti-immigrant speech from politicians and ICE deportations — rhetoric that’s flooded social media as tensions increased between progressive activist groups and federal agents after recent Los Angeles protests became violent over the weekend.

Demonstrators clashed with police downtown over the weekend, with crowds spilling onto a highway and setting fire to driverless cars.