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.

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

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.

Los Angeles remains the epicenter of unrest after protests erupted in the wake of a string of raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on Friday.Now, demonstrations have been sparked across the country,

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