ICE Out of Everywhere: Nationwide Protests Against Immigration Enforcement
Today, more than 300 demonstrations are set to occur in all 50 states and Washington DC under the banner of "ICE Out of Everywhere." The protests are organized by the grassroots organization 50501 in response to recent deaths involving federal immigration agents, such as the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis, the homicide of Geraldo Campos in a Texas immigration detention facility, and the shooting of Keith Porter Jr by an off-duty ICE officer in Los Angeles. Activists are decrying what they see as a pattern of excessive force, detention abuses, and the militarization of immigration enforcement.
The national day of action aims to push back against the Trump administration's aggressive immigration policies. Demonstrations include vigils, overpass banner actions, sidewalk protests, marches, and community training sessions to monitor ICE activities and pressure elected officials to act against the immigration crackdown. Protests are planned outside ICE detention centers, field offices, congressional district offices, and airports that facilitate federal deportations.
Protesters are urging lawmakers to withhold funding for the Department of Homeland Security until ICE and CBP agents are removed from communities. Democratic senators are advocating for ICE reforms, including a code of conduct and independent investigations. Economic pressure campaigns like "No Housing for ICE" and "#DontServeICE" target hotels and local establishments that support ICE operations. Major corporations like Target and Home Depot are also facing protests for their alleged ties to immigration enforcement.
The demonstrations build on previous actions following the shooting of Renee Good by ICE. Organizers stress the need for continued activism until their demands, including legal accountability for ICE officers involved in civilian deaths, are met. The momentum of the protests reflects a growing resistance to ICE's activities and a call for change in immigration enforcement policies.