Texas deploys National Guard troops as Austin police make eight arrests during anti-ICE riots where agitators defaced federal property, injured officers, and blocked roadways.

Franchesca Olivas drove two hours alone from Hemet to attend the anti-ICE demonstration this week outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles. She was carrying an upside-down American flag attached to the Mexican flag because she’s half-white and half-Mexican.

A man accused of distributing riot gear just steps away from federal buildings in downtown Los Angeles during an anti-ICE protest was arrested Thursday morning, federal officials announced.

Protests erupted across the U.S. earlier this week, in response to the raids against undocumented immigrants in Los Angeles. At times, the demonstrations took a violent turn as self-driving Waymo taxis were set on fire and concrete was hurled at law enforcement officers.

Protesters and police have faced off in Los Angeles, and anti-ICE protests are popping up across the country. Follow for live updates.

Across the country, marchers similarly took to the streets in New York City in an anti-ICE protest that began in Foley Square, across from where immigration enforcement operations have been centered. Protests have have also been seen in San Francisco, Boston, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta and more.

Anti-ICE protests in Chicago turn tense as vehicle drives through demonstrators, while police report vandalized vehicles during immigration enforcement actions.

Protesters and police are facing off in Los Angeles, and anti-ICE protests have occurred across the country. Follow for live updates