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Let that be our message versus damage to property and some behavior that doesn't make Tucsonans proud," said Tucson Police Chief Chad Kasmar.
As officers attempted to detain those responsible, one individual assaulted officers by spraying them with pepper spray.
A peaceful protest against mass deportations became violent with three people taken into custody on Tucson's south side.
Nationwide protests against President Donald Trump coincided with his 79th birthday and a major military parade in Washington, D.C.
Over 2,000 “No Kings” protests were held in major cities and small towns across the country, including multiple here in southern Arizona.
Protests are planned in nearly 2,000 locations across the country, from city blocks and small towns to courthouse steps and community parks, organizers said, but no events are scheduled in
Hundreds came out to protest at Reid Park while President Trump had a military parade to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Army.
A major drug bust in Tucson Wednesday night attracted several protesters, with many confusing it with an immigration action. Federal agents and the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it was part of a law enforcement action in a neighborhood near Midvale and Irvington.
Huge, boisterous crowds marched in New York, Atlanta, Denver, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles, some behind “no kings” banners in boisterous, and mostly calm demonstrations.