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

Denver was once again in President Donald Trump's sights as he directed federal immigration officers to prioritize deportations from Democratic-run cities following large-scale protests across the U.S.

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

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.

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

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

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,

Saturday, thousands of people descended on downtown Denver to voice their opposition to the Trump administration and its policies.