Police in Denver responded in full force to marches downtown after an earlier peaceful protest at the Colorado State Capitol.

More than a dozen rallies across the state were peace. Police used pepper balls and smoke on one group in Denver.

Denver police arrested 17 protesters on suspicion of graffiti, interference with law enforcement, obstructing streets, throwing objects and assault, according to the police department.

Denver police arrested several demonstrators during a march against ICE raids in downtown Denver Tuesday night.

A group marched to the ICE facility in Aurora on Monday in solidarity with protestors in Los Angeles. Another rally is expected to happen today at the state capitol in Denver.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said the city doesn’t need the National Guard or federal enforcement to handle demonstrations and protests, and will oppose it.

The protests erupted in Los Angeles on June 6, focusing on the ICE raids by the Trump administration. These demonstrations have persisted and expanded nationwide, involving hundreds of detainees. The images highlight the protests in cities such as Chicago,

Laura Castañeda said the executive editor of the Southern California Media Group informed her Thursday evening that her position was eliminated.