US Cities Unite Against ICE as Protests Sweep Nation After Agent-Involved Shootings
More than 1,000 events are set to take place across the US this weekend in response to the recent shootings of three people by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. In Minneapolis, a fatal shooting occurred during an immigration sweep, while in Portland, Oregon, two Venezuelan immigrants were shot outside a hospital. The tragic incidents have sparked widespread outrage, prompting protests, vigils, and rallies across the country.
Organizers are calling for action against ICE's presence in communities, where agents often result in threats, attacks, and arrests of community members. The "ICE Out for Good Weekend of Action" aims to raise awareness about the harm caused by ICE's actions and demand justice for victims like Renee Nicole Good, a US citizen killed during an immigration sweep.
The protests, which are being coordinated by groups such as Indivisible, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, will take place in every state and major city. Participants will be calling for ICE to be removed from their communities and demanding action from elected leaders.
As tensions escalate, people are standing up against ICE's presence, with many citing the need to "stand up" and "take a stand." Steven Eubanks, who attended a protest in Durham, North Carolina, after hearing about Good's killing, said, "We can't allow it. We have to stand up."
The events will also serve as an opportunity for people to come together, mourn the lives lost, and confront the pattern of harm caused by ICE's actions. As Leah Greenberg, co-executive director of Indivisible, put it, "This weekend, people all over are coming together not just to mourn the lives lost to ICE violence, but to confront a pattern of harm that has torn families apart and terrorized our communities." The protests will take place on both Saturday and Sunday, with many more events planned in the days and weeks ahead.
More than 1,000 events are set to take place across the US this weekend in response to the recent shootings of three people by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. In Minneapolis, a fatal shooting occurred during an immigration sweep, while in Portland, Oregon, two Venezuelan immigrants were shot outside a hospital. The tragic incidents have sparked widespread outrage, prompting protests, vigils, and rallies across the country.
Organizers are calling for action against ICE's presence in communities, where agents often result in threats, attacks, and arrests of community members. The "ICE Out for Good Weekend of Action" aims to raise awareness about the harm caused by ICE's actions and demand justice for victims like Renee Nicole Good, a US citizen killed during an immigration sweep.
The protests, which are being coordinated by groups such as Indivisible, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, will take place in every state and major city. Participants will be calling for ICE to be removed from their communities and demanding action from elected leaders.
As tensions escalate, people are standing up against ICE's presence, with many citing the need to "stand up" and "take a stand." Steven Eubanks, who attended a protest in Durham, North Carolina, after hearing about Good's killing, said, "We can't allow it. We have to stand up."
The events will also serve as an opportunity for people to come together, mourn the lives lost, and confront the pattern of harm caused by ICE's actions. As Leah Greenberg, co-executive director of Indivisible, put it, "This weekend, people all over are coming together not just to mourn the lives lost to ICE violence, but to confront a pattern of harm that has torn families apart and terrorized our communities." The protests will take place on both Saturday and Sunday, with many more events planned in the days and weeks ahead.
this is so crazy how one incident can spark such a huge movement 
ICE needs to be held accountable for their actions, especially when it comes to targeting vulnerable communities like immigrants 
these protests are about more than just a few lives lost, it's about demanding change and making sure that no one else has to go through what Renee Nicole Good's family is going through 
it's amazing to see people coming together to stand up for justice and human rights 
u know wth i was thinkin about this whole ice thing and how its like america's dirty little secret 
we all know its there but nobody wants to talk about it or do anything bout it 
like whats the point of having a country if u cant even protect ur own ppl? 
i mean what kind of society allows immigration agents to just shoot people willy nilly and expect everything to be okay 
meanwhile we're over here living in fear because of these dudes with badges 
its not right its time for a change 
. these shootings aren't just about immigration, they're about the fact that our government is willing to put lives at risk for what feels like an arbitrary agenda 
. and yeah, I'm all for standing up against injustice, but we need to be strategic about it too - not just throwing a bunch of protests together without thinking through the consequences 
. can't we just have a nuanced conversation about how to deal with immigration instead of resorting to violence and fear? 
I think we're jumping to conclusions here... I mean, yes, those ICE agent-involved shootings were super tragic & unacceptable, but let's not forget that these agents are just doing their job... 
They're not just some faceless, heartless monsters; they're human beings too. And what about the people they're trying to deport? Don't they deserve accountability for breaking immigration laws? 
Those agent-involved shootings are just heartbreaking! I mean, who wants to be caught up in all that drama? The fact that they're causing threats, attacks, and arrests of community members is, like, totally unacceptable. We need to stand up against ICE's presence in our communities ASAP! 
It's time for elected leaders to take action and make a change.
I'm literally hyped for this weekend's "ICE Out for Good Weekend of Action" 
! It's amazing to see so many people standing up against ICE's presence and demanding justice for victims like Renee Nicole Good 
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. We need more people speaking out and taking a stand 
️. It's not just about protests and vigils; it's about creating change 
. Let's keep the momentum going after this weekend and keep pushing for a safer, more just society for all 
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. Like, what even is the point of having a country if you can't even protect its citizens? I mean, I get it, ICE has its flaws, but do we really need to take matters into our own hands? It's like, shouldn't our leaders be handling these kinds of situations instead of letting us riot in the streets 
. And btw, 1,000+ events is a lot, I hope people are using this time to actually get some things done instead of just venting on social media 
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. Like, what's next? Showing up at every other government office too? 
. And now we're going to have thousands of events across the country, all with the same message: "stand up" against ICE 
. Easy for them to say, but what about us? We're the ones who have to deal with the aftermath - fear in our communities, mistrust in our institutions... it's not just about protesting, it's about creating real change 
. need to make communities feel safe again, you know?
. we gotta stand up for Renee Nicole Good and all the others who got caught in the crossfire 
. 1,000+ events across the country is a lot! lets keep showing up 
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they have no right to be out there doing this kind of stuff. like we get it that immigration laws are important but not at the cost of innocent lives 
it's like, can't we just live together without all this drama? i mean, i get where they're coming from, ice is doing some serious harm to communities, but a whole weekend of protests might be a bit much 
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Maybe we need more community outreach programs & economic incentives to help ppl integrate into society?