A large gathering that started out at the Colorado State Capitol to rally against the growing numbers of deportations of people in Colorado and the country illegally became a march down a Denver street.

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

Denver police used smoke and pepper balls to disperse a group of protesters near the I-25 onramps on Broadway.

Police in Denver responded in full force on Tuesday night to marches downtown after an early evening protest at the Colorado State Capitol.Video captured near the intersection of 20th Street and Little Raven Street in Denver showed a large crowd of demonstrators and smoke just before 10 p.

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

Tensions are boiling over in Denver as protests against Trump's immigration policies escalate. Tear gas fills the air, echoing the unrest seen in LA.

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