Protests against immigration enforcement intensified across Texas on Monday, as part of a broader national movement challenging ICE raids and government immigration policies.
Dozens of protests erupted across the United States on Monday in response to intensified Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations—but Texas stood out as one of the key flashpoints. Demonstrations were held in cities including Dallas, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio, as part of a wider surge of anti-ICE activism spreading nationwide.
The Texas protests come after a weekend of unrest in Los Angeles that saw more than 50 arrests and the deployment of thousands of National Guard troops. Organizers in Texas say they are planning additional rallies throughout the week, including coordinated demonstrations in major cities on Tuesday and participation in Saturday’s nationwide “No Kings” protests.
Many Texans joining the protests are affiliated with trade unions and immigrant rights organizations. A significant portion of the outcry has centered on the arrest of David Huerta, president of SEIU California, during Friday’s protests in L.A. His detention has galvanized union groups across Texas to demand his release and call attention to what they describe as unjust immigration policies.
“We’re seeing communities under siege, and Texas is at the heart of that crisis,” said a protester in Dallas. “This is not just about raids—it’s about how immigration enforcement is being used as a tool of fear.”
President Donald Trump’s deployment of military personnel to Los Angeles has drawn fierce criticism, including from California Gov. Gavin Newsom and L.A. Mayor Karen Bass. The state of California is now suing the Trump administration, calling the deployment “unlawful” and “an overreach of federal authority.”
Despite the growing tension, protesters across Texas vowed to continue their demonstrations. “This is not a one-day thing,” said an organizer in Houston. “This is a movement to defend our communities and our values.”
As protests continue throughout the week, all eyes are on how Texas authorities—and federal officials—respond to what is shaping up to be one of the largest coordinated anti-ICE protest waves in recent years.
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A historic May heat wave pushed Greenland’s ice melt to 17 times its average rate and sent Iceland’s temperatures soaring to record-breaking highs, raising urgent alarms about Arctic climate vulnerability.
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The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Norway on Wednesday to take part in the 22nd Oslo Forum, while the UN nuclear watchdog will discuss Iran and days ahead of his upcoming meeting with the U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Oman.
In response to mounting backlash over delayed payments and a deepening price war, major Chinese automakers including BYD, Chery, Geely, SAIC, BAIC, Xpeng, and Xiaomi have pledged to pay suppliers within 60 days, aligning with new government rules that came into effect on June 1.
On Wednesday, British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves outlined a strategic spending plan focused on health, defence, and infrastructure in an effort to stimulate economic growth and restore public confidence in the Labour government.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Kazakhstan next week to attend a key Central Asia-China summit, the Kazakh presidency announced on Wednesday.
A historic May heat wave pushed Greenland’s ice melt to 17 times its average rate and sent Iceland’s temperatures soaring to record-breaking highs, raising urgent alarms about Arctic climate vulnerability.
Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov announced that joint efforts are ongoing with Georgia, Romania, and Hungary on the development of the “Green Energy Corridor” project, which will run across the Black Sea seabed to Europe.
The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Norway on Wednesday to take part in the 22nd Oslo Forum, while the UN nuclear watchdog will discuss Iran and days ahead of his upcoming meeting with the U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Oman.
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has announced Finland's ambition to host a European AI gigafactory. The move aims to boost national growth by building on the success of the LUMI supercomputer, with telecommunications giant Nokia poised to lead the project's business consortium.
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