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Across the country, similar patterns of escalation are evident. Major cities such as New York, Chicago, Dallas, Austin, Atlanta, and Denver have seen demonstrations turn chaotic, with police facing aggressive crowds hurling projectiles, using tear gas, and making numerous arrests. For instance, in Austin, police officers were injured by rocks and spit during protests, while in New York, hundreds of protesters were detained for acts including assault and reckless endangerment.