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3mo ago

Denver ICE Out Protest Ends in 17 Arrests

Police deployed smoke canisters plus pepper balls to disperse protesters blocking downtown streets.

A protester named Neko, who declined to give a last name, waves a Mexican flag as she joins a large march through downtown Denver on June 10, 2025. Protesters took to the streets to demonstrate against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement action. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
A large crowd of protesters marched through downtown Denver on June 10, 2025. Protesters took to the streets to demonstrate against immigration enforcement actions by the Trump administration. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
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Overview

  • The demonstration formed part of a nationwide ICE Out campaign against recent federal immigration raids, including a Colorado Springs operation that detained 114 individuals in April.
  • Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Colorado State Capitol before splitting into separate marches that crowded two downtown thoroughfares.
  • Denver Police arrested 17 participants on charges ranging from obstruction and interference with police authority to second-degree assault on officers.
  • The Denver Police Department stated that no tear gas was used during the dispersal, countering initial reports on social media.
  • Arrested individuals included three on suspicion of graffiti, two on assault charges, and several for obstructing streets and failing to obey lawful orders.