The National Guard in Los Angeles has detained anti-ICE protesters while providing security for immigration operations, with officials expecting protests to escalate.

A protest against Immigrations and Customs Enforcement in Los Angeles has fueled similar demonstrations across the U.S. in recent days, with protesters arrested in New York, Philadelphia and other cities as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he would deploy the National Guard to several locations in the state.

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

Benches at McKeldin Square were filled Monday as community organizers protested anti-immigrant speech from politicians and ICE deportations — rhetoric that’s flooded social media as tensions increased between progressive activist groups and federal agents after recent Los Angeles protests became violent over the weekend.

The National Guard was deployed to Los Angeles County as anti-ICE protests escalated over the weekend. The unrest is centered in the city of Paramount, California, where rioters clashed with federal authorities,

Demonstrators clashed with police downtown over the weekend, with crowds spilling onto a highway and setting fire to driverless cars.