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Over two hours after the Denver "No Kings" protest officially ended, a separate group of protesters clashed with Denver police officers.
Dozens of Regional Transportation District routes were detoured or delayed throughout metro Denver on Saturday as thousands of Coloradans gathered for “No Kings” protests.
Denver police arrested 18 individuals during an "ICE Out!" immigration protest, with tensions over ICE policies sparking demonstrations and officials responding to potential conflict.
Police said about five people were arrested in connection with the confrontation on Colfax Avenue Saturday evening.
Thousands of Coloradans are expected to turn out on Saturday to stage protests against recent immigration crackdowns and executive orders from the Trump administration that have led to violent
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Denver police now say officers arrested 18 people during protests near downtown on Tuesday over immigration enforcement.
Protesters are gathering nationwide, including Colorado, as President Trump attends a parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary on his 79th birthday.
Dozens of No Kings Protests are set to take place across Colorado on Saturday, but local police expect them to be peaceful.
Denver police arrested 17 protesters on suspicion of graffiti, interference with law enforcement, obstructing streets, throwing objects and assault, according to the police department.
The parade, honoring the Army’s long-planned 250th anniversary celebration and coinciding with Trump’s 79th birthday, is set to step off from the Lincoln Memorial under the threat of stormy weather in Washington and protests around the country tied to a turbulent week of immigration enforcement that has involved military deployment in Los Angeles.