Hundreds of protesters will take to the streets starting Friday to protest recent actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The San Francisco Free America Walkout is an anti-ICE demonstration that calls for an end to the war against Venezuela.The San Francisco Free America Walkout is an anti-ICE demonstration that calls for an end to the war against Venezuela. (Yalonda M. James/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) (AP) The demonstration follows the deaths of at least eight Americans, including Renee Nicole Goode and Alex Pretty, at the hands of ICE agents since earlier this year.(Yalonda M. James/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) (AP) The demonstration follows the deaths of at least eight Americans, including Renee Nicole Goode and Alex Pretty, at the hands of ICE agents since earlier this year.Participants march during the San Francisco Free America Walkout, an anti-ICE protest and call to end the war against Venezuela in San Francisco. (Yalonda M. James/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) (AP)The protest comes in the wake of the deaths of at least eight people in the United States with ICE agents since earlier this year, including Renee Nicole Goode and Alex Pretty.
In an effort to demand that federal immigration agents leave Minnesota, student organizers in Minnesota organized protests and walkouts across the nation on Friday.In an effort to demand that federal immigration agents leave Minnesota, student organizers in Minnesota organized protests and walkouts across the nation on Friday.
The call for fresh demonstrations comes after thousands of people marched in Minneapolis last week to protest President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown on their city.The call for fresh demonstrations comes after thousands of people marched in Minneapolis last week to protest President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown on their city.
What you should know about ‘ICE Out’ shutdowns: On January 30 and 31, hundreds of demonstrators will gather nationwide to call for the permanent removal of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and ICE from American cities and towns.What you should know about ‘ICE Out’ shutdowns: On January 30 and 31, hundreds of demonstrators will gather nationwide to call for the permanent removal of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and ICE from American cities and towns. The protest was supported and endorsed by a number of student and rights organizations.The protest was supported and endorsed by a number of student and rights organizations.
On Friday, organizers led by a student group at the University of Minnesota are calling for a “national shutdown.”On Friday, organizers led by a student group at the University of Minnesota are calling for a “national shutdown.” “No shopping, no schools, no jobs.”No shopping, no schools, no jobs. A slogan on the website nationalshutdown.org reads, “Stop funding ICE.”A slogan on the website nationalshutdown.org reads, “Stop funding ICE.”
Protesters have listed 250 sites for Friday’s protests across 46 states and in major cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington.Protesters have listed 250 sites for Friday’s protests across 46 states and in major cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington.
Read more: At an anti-ICE demonstration, a Trump supporter strikes a student with a car; Nebraska leaders condemn the action, saying, “It’s not what we do.”Read more: At an anti-ICE demonstration, a Trump supporter strikes a student with a car; Nebraska leaders condemn the action, saying, “It’s not what we do.”Read more: Trump supporter hits student with car at anti-ICE protest; Nebraska leaders criticize action: ‘It’s not what we do’
“The violent killings of Alex Pretty, Renee Good, Silverio Villegas Gonzalez, and Keith Porter Jr. by federal agents have shocked and infuriated the entire nation.”The violent killings of Alex Pretty, Renee Good, Silverio Villegas Gonzalez, and Keith Porter Jr. by federal agents have shocked and infuriated the entire nation. Every day, enforcers of Trump’s racist agenda, ICE, and the Border Patrol enter our neighborhoods and threaten to abduct us all for the sake of our neighbors.Every day, enforcers of Trump’s racist agenda, ICE, and the Border Patrol enter our neighborhoods and threaten to abduct us all for the sake of our neighbors. Nationwide shutdown and say enough is enough!”Nationwide shutdown and say enough is enough!” Go through the website.Go through the website.
What do the demonstrators want? They want justice for people who have been arrested by ICE, killed by ICE, or are in ICE custody.What do the demonstrators want? They want justice for people who have been arrested by ICE, killed by ICE, or are in ICE custody.
In Minnesota, a number of student organizations will organize walkouts on Friday and encourage people nationwide to follow suit.In Minnesota, a number of student organizations will organize walkouts on Friday and encourage people nationwide to follow suit. The “ICE Out of Everywhere National Day of Action,” which will take place on Saturday, will feature a range of protests, demonstrations, and vigils across all 50 states as well as Washington, DC.The “ICE Out of Everywhere National Day of Action,” which will take place on Saturday, will feature a range of protests, demonstrations, and vigils across all 50 states as well as Washington, DC.
What did Trump say? Following weeks of demonstrations against the immigration crackdown, US President Donald Trump stated he wanted to “de-escalate a bit” and named border chief Tom Homan as his new point man in Minneapolis. Homan also hinted that some federal agents might be removed from the city.What did Trump say? Following weeks of demonstrations against the immigration crackdown, US President Donald Trump stated he wanted to “de-escalate a bit” and named border chief Tom Homan as his new point man in Minneapolis. Homan also hinted that some federal agents might be removed from the city.
Also Read: During anti-ICE demonstrations, a Minneapolis Indian restaurant is offering “free samosas and meals” | Watch the viral videoAlso Read: During anti-ICE demonstrations, a Minneapolis Indian restaurant is offering “free samosas and meals” | Watch the viral video
On his Truth social media platform, Trump claimed that Pretty was a “agitator and, perhaps, insurgent” in reference to her murder.On his Truth social media platform, Trump claimed that Pretty was a “agitator and, perhaps, insurgent” in reference to her murder.
The recent killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Goode in Minneapolis have caused a national outcry.The recent killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Goode in Minneapolis have caused a national outcry. Two of the agents who participated in Pretty’s shooting have been granted leave.Two of the agents who participated in Pretty’s shooting have been granted leave.
Opposition to ICE has grown since earlier this month, according to a recent YouGov survey.Opposition to ICE has grown since earlier this month, according to a recent YouGov survey. According to the survey, more Americans now believe they would be in favor of dismantling ICE than against it.According to the survey, more Americans now believe they would be in favor of dismantling ICE than against it. According to a YouGov survey, the majority of Americans believe that ICE’s methods are excessively harsh, and almost half express strong disapproval of the way the agency is carrying out its operations.According to a YouGov survey, the majority of Americans believe that ICE’s methods are excessively harsh, and almost half express strong disapproval of the way the agency is carrying out its operations.
Opposition Democrats have set a red line for Department of Homeland Security funding, calling for its repeal and renegotiation in order to impose new limitations on immigration enforcement.Opposition Democrats have set a red line for Department of Homeland Security funding, calling for its repeal and renegotiation in order to impose new limitations on immigration enforcement.
Reed Hoffman, a co-founder of LinkedIn, urged more tech workers on Thursday to “speak out” against the Trump administration’s “excess” following the killings, which have had an impact on the entire world.Reed Hoffman, a co-founder of LinkedIn, urged more tech workers on Thursday to “speak out” against the Trump administration’s “excess” following the killings, which have had an impact on the entire world.
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