If you have spent any time in the West Side of Providence, it is obvious the number of Antifa members is growing. Several key members from the New York City chapter have relocated to Providence with efforts being made to recruit more members. Sources within Antifa Providence talk of a full-scale war against police this spring and more efforts to destroy Federal Hill. Mayor Elorza has expressed a desire to allow more aggressive protests this spring and summer including paying some protesters as ” official community activists.” Antifa Providence last year contributed to over 100 arrests and the riot at Providence Place Mall.