Protests against Trump administration immigration raids held in the United States
Protests against President Donald Trump's administration's immigration crackdown began in the United States on Friday, with participants holding rallies and marches in a number of major cities across the country, calling for ICE to be stopped. This was reported by CNN.
The initial protests took place near the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, where protesters chanted "ICE out" despite the severe cold. A work stoppage was also announced in the city, causing some businesses to close and some students to walk out of class in protest. Later that day, the community gathered at Lake Bde Maka Ska and formed a human "SOS" sign in protest against ICE's actions.
In New York's Foley Square, participants held posters with slogans such as "Protesting ICE is not a crime" and "Justice for all victims of ICE terror," after which a large column marched through the streets of Manhattan.
Similar calls were heard in other cities. In Atlanta, people beat drums and chanted "Immigrants are welcome here!" In San Antonio, before the march began, organisers spoke from the stage and musicians played in the city park. A large-scale rally also took place in downtown Los Angeles near City Hall, with some participants unfurling flags and posters, and aerial photography showing a dense crowd. In Albuquerque, the column of protesters marched right down the road.
Protests also took place in Columbia, Philadelphia, Chicago, Milwaukee, Phoenix, Denver and Austin. Participants in different states repeated similar messages, calling to "stop this," referring to federal immigration actions.
