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Las Vegas police warn "No Kings" protest violence will not be tolerated

CBS America · 1 month ago
CBS America
CBS America
1 month ago

Las Vegas is feeling the heat of the immigration fight going into the weekend. Nearly 100 protesters were hauled off after an anti-ICE rally turned confrontational. Organizers say they will be back out on Saturday.

Breakdown
  • Nearly 100 protesters were arrested after an anti-ICE rally in Las Vegas became confrontational. 5s
  • Police declared the protest an unlawful assembly after violence broke out and used pepper balls and tear gas to disperse the crowd. 48s
  • Authorities have set up temporary barriers at the federal courthouse as a precaution for future protests. 1m 24s
  • No formal deportation relief plans for hotel and farm workers have been established, despite presidential statements. 1m 49s
  • About 9 percent of Nevada's workforce is undocumented, and a crackdown could have significant economic impacts. 3m 15s
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