More than 300 anti-ICE protests planned across US this weekend

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US Sees Widespread Protests Against Immigration Enforcement Agency ICE

More than 300 anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protests are planned across the United States this weekend, with demonstrators calling for an end to what they see as a pattern of excessive force, detention abuses, and the militarization of immigration enforcement. The nationwide demonstrations, dubbed "ICE Out of Everywhere," aim to respond to recent deaths involving federal immigration agents, including fatal shootings.

The protests are part of a growing movement against ICE's actions, sparked by incidents such as the shooting deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis, the killing of Geraldo Campos in an immigration detention facility in Texas, and the shooting of Keith Porter Jr. by an off-duty ICE officer in Los Angeles.

Organizers say these incidents reflect a broader pattern of abuses and are calling for lawmakers to block funding for the Department of Homeland Security until ICE agents are removed from communities. Demonstrators also plan to apply economic pressure on businesses that cooperate with ICE's activities, urging boycotts and refusing service to federal immigration agents.

The protests build on weeks of demonstrations following the ICE shooting of Renee Good in January, which drew tens of thousands of people marching downtown in Minnesota to demand an end to ICE's presence. Local leaders had called for "No work, no school, no shopping" as hundreds of businesses shut their doors, and thousands participated in protest actions across the country.

Despite growing protests, organizers say their demands remain unanswered, including calls for ICE officers to face legal accountability for killing civilians. Demonstrators are calling on lawmakers to advance legislation that would restructure ICE's operations and provide greater oversight.
 
I'm totally with these protesters, you know? I mean, who wants to see their neighbors or family members being detained and treated like they're some kinda criminal just 'cause of their immigration status? 🤔 It's not right. The fact that there's been multiple fatalities involving ICE agents is super disturbing - it's like, how many more people gotta get hurt before we take action? 💥 I'm all for economic pressure too, like boycotting businesses that cooperate with ICE or whatever. We should be able to shop wherever we want without having our rights taken away. And yeah, lawmakers need to step up and actually do something about this... just blocking funding for DHS won't cut it if they're not gonna make real changes to how ICE operates 🤑
 
ICE has been causing so much drama lately 🤕... I remember when the news was all about immigration reform back in the Obama era, and it seemed like a real movement towards changing the system. Now, it feels like we're back to square one, with people taking to the streets again because of excessive force and detention abuses. It's heartbreaking to see Renee Good's family having to go through what they've been through 🤕... and the fact that Keith Porter Jr. got shot by an off-duty ICE officer is just insane! 😲 I'm all for people standing up for their rights, but can't we find a way to resolve this without resorting to protests and boycotts? It feels like we're stuck in a time loop, reliving the same issues that were being fought against back in the 90s... 🕰️
 
Ugh, another weekend of people getting all riled up about stuff... 🙄 I mean, can't we just get along? 🤷‍♀️ These protests seem like a great way for people to express themselves, but it's kinda cool that they're actually making some noise and trying to create change. The fact that so many are standing together against ICE is definitely something to be acknowledged... 👏 And honestly, who doesn't want to see some accountability for those "incidents" involving federal immigration agents? 😒 It's time for lawmakers to listen up and make some changes... ⏱️
 
I don’t usually comment but I gotta say, these protests across the US are getting some serious traction 🤯. Like, over 300 of them? That's crazy! I'm not even sure what to make of it all, but it seems like people are fed up with ICE's methods and want real change 💪. The whole thing about militarizing immigration enforcement just sounds so... extreme to me. And the fact that these incidents keep happening? It's just heartbreaking 🤕.

I don't know if there's a solution yet, but I do think it's cool that people are using their voices (and wallets) to make some noise 💼. Boycotts and all that can actually be pretty effective in changing things. Maybe we'll see some real reform come out of this? Only time will tell 🕰️.
 
I'm really worried about what's happening with all these protests... it's crazy how much pain and anger people are feeling over the ICE agency 🤕. I mean, can't we just have a calm conversation about how to deal with immigration issues without resorting to violence or threats? It's like, we're not even talking about the actual problems here, we're talking about who gets hurt by it all 💔. My friend's cousin is actually part of one of these protests and they say that everyone's just trying to make a point, but at the same time... it feels like things are getting out of control 🚨. I wish there was a way for people to express their concerns without putting each other in harm's way 🤞.
 
I don't get why everyone's so worked up about this... I mean, I get it, nobody likes being arrested or detained without a fair trial, but can we just take a step back? 🤔 Those protests are happening everywhere, and people are getting really vocal about ICE. But what if we're overreacting? 🤷‍♂️ We've had these problems for ages, and it's still the same thing - people get detained, some die in custody... big deal. Can't we just have a more nuanced discussion about this? 🗣️

I also don't buy into all this "militarization" talk. I mean, what's wrong with having a little bit of security? It's not like ICE is just wandering around, looking for immigrants to arrest. They've got procedures, right? And those agents are trained to handle these situations... but I guess when people lose someone they love, all that logic goes out the window 😔.

It's interesting to see all this momentum behind the movement, though. Maybe it'll actually lead to some real change 🤞. But for now, I'm just gonna sit back and observe, trying not to get too caught up in the fervor 💡
 
ICE is like a plague 🐜 in these communities and ppl r having enough 😡. They just wanna live their lives without some agent coming in and throwing them around. I mean, what's the point of 'enforcing' immigration laws if it means torturing people? 🤯 We need to stand up for our rights and demand change 💪. If ppl are gonna boycott businesses that work with ICE, then maybe those businesses will get the message 📣. And yeah, lawmakers need to listen and actually do something about this, not just sit on their hands 👎. It's time for some real accountability, like for real 💯
 
ICE needs a major overhaul 🚔💥 Their actions are basically putting ppl in fear & breaking lives. I mean, if they can't even keep themselves from killing people, how can we trust them to handle immigration like adults?

They need more accountability & transparency, not just empty promises from lawmakers. We're talkin' real change here, not just lip service. Let's get back to human rights & basic decency 🤝
 
Ugh, people are finally standing up to ICE 🤦‍♂️! I mean, who needs all these protests and boycotts? It's just a bunch of overzealous agents trying to do their job... or so they think 😒. I'm sure the victims' families would love it if the protesters were more focused on finding solutions rather than tearing everything down 💔. And what's with all this "militarization" nonsense? Immigration enforcement is already a tough job - can't people just be grateful for someone to help keep the borders secure? 🤷‍♂️ Still, I guess it's better that people are speaking out against what they see as abuses... even if I don't agree with their methods 😒.
 
I'M REALLY FRUSTRATED WITH ALL THIS AND ICE STUFF GOING ON IN THE US 🤯💥! IT'S LIKE, WE'RE TALKING ABOUT HUMAN BEINGS HERE, PEOPLE WHO JUST WANT A CHANCE TO START OVER OR ESCAPE ABUSIVE SITUATIONS, BUT INSTEAD WE'RE SEEING THEM BEING DETAINED AND KILLED BY AGENTS SUPPOSED TO PROTECT US 🚔👮‍♂️! IT'S LIKE WE'RE LIVING IN SOME KIND OF NIGHTMARE FILM WHERE POLICE ARE THE ENEMY NOT THE VICTIM 💀💣! I THINK THIS IS A BIG DEAL AND WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT, LIKE, DEMANDING CHANGE FROM OUR LAWMAKERS AND GETTING THEM TO TAKE ACTION 🚨👊!
 
🤝 I'm really concerned about what's going down with ICE. It seems like they're being super aggressive in their enforcement, and it's causing so much pain for people's loved ones. 🙏 The fact that these protests are getting bigger and bigger shows that there's a lot of frustration out there.

I think it's crazy that people are calling for boycotts against businesses that cooperate with ICE. Like, shouldn't they be supporting their local communities instead of helping out the government? 🤔 Also, I don't get why lawmakers aren't doing more to address these issues yet. It feels like they're just sweeping things under the rug.

I wish there was a way for people to come together and find some common ground on this. We all want what's best for our country, right? 💕 Maybe if we can have some real conversations about how to improve immigration enforcement without resorting to violence or aggression... 🤞
 
Man I'm seeing so many good vibes coming out of this whole situation 🌈 it's like people are finally speaking up against these injustices! These protests are a reminder that even the smallest voices can make a big difference when they come together.

I think it's amazing how the community is coming together to support each other, and refusing to let these incidents of excessive force go unpunished. The fact that people are standing up for what's right and demanding change is truly inspiring 💪

And I love how the organizers are thinking ahead, pushing for legislation that would really make a difference in restructuring ICE's operations. It's not just about making noise, it's about creating real change 📈

I'm also impressed by the economic pressure being put on businesses that cooperate with ICE's activities – who wouldn't want to do business with people who are being protested? 💸
 
🤝 this is getting super crazy, like ICE is a superhero or something, but they're actually using excessive force and treating ppl like they're criminal just cuz they don't have papers lol. what's next, gonna start arresting ppl for breathing the wrong air? 🙅‍♂️

i'm all about being anti-ICE now, i mean who wants their auntie or uncle to get deported without even knowing it? 😩 it's like, we got enough problems in this world already, no need to make immigration enforcement a hot mess.

and can we talk about how messed up it is that ppl are losing their lives cuz of ICE? alex pretti, renee good, geraldo Campos... 🤯 these deaths are a big part of what's making all these protests happen.

i'm low-key excited to see some real change come outta this, like actual legislation that holds ICE officers accountable for their actions 💪. no more just talking about it, time for action, right?
 
Ugh, another bunch of people taking to the streets to complain about something 😒. I mean, I get it, these protests can be super emotional and all that jazz, but have you seen the numbers? 300+ protests? That's just a lot of noise 🗣️. And what's with all this 'ICE out of everywhere' nonsense? It sounds like a bunch of entitled teens trying to make a statement without actually doing anything productive 🤷‍♂️.

I'm not saying I condone ICE's actions or anything, but come on people, if you're so against them, why don't you just... I don't know, move to Canada or something? 🏠 It's not like the US is going anywhere anytime soon 🙄. And what's with all this boycott business? Like, how are people really going to be affected by boycotting a few businesses that cooperate with ICE? 🤑 It's just a feel-good movement at this point, and we'll probably all forget about it by next week 📆.

And don't even get me started on the calls for lawmakers to 'remove ICE officers from communities'. Like, what even is that supposed to mean? Are they going to round up all these cops and send them to a remote island or something? 🌴 It's just more empty rhetoric if you ask me 😒.
 
omg u no I was just thinking about this... is it true ppl r protesting against these immigration agents? like why cant they just let immigrants do their job or smthn 🤷‍♀️ idk wut the big deal is but like I saw on twitter some ppl r really upset abt these incidents. did they say wut happened 2 those ppl who got shot? and isnt this like, umm dont we have enough probs in our own country already? like immigration issues and stuff 🤔 also can someone explain 2 me wut aICE is again 🤑
 
ICE is literally a recipe for disaster 🚫🔥 and people are finally waking up to it. I'm not saying the cops aren't bad, but at least they have some accountability, whereas ICE agents seem to be above the law 💼. What's even crazier is that these protests aren't just about anti-ICE, they're also about the fact that our immigration system is messed up 🤯. We need to talk about the root cause of the problem, not just demonize one agency. And can we please stop giving ICE agents a free pass? They've been getting away with murder for years and it's time someone held them accountable 💔.
 
man this is getting crazy 🤯 the US is literally seeing a wave of protests against ice, it's like people are fed up with all these reported deaths and abuses... 300+ protests planned across the country, that's insane! 🚨 i feel for the families of those who lost their lives, no one deserves to die due to something as senseless as immigration enforcement.

i'm all about supporting marginalized communities and standing in solidarity with them 💖 but at the same time, we gotta have a calm and rational conversation about how we can reform our systems so that everyone feels safe and respected 🤝 it's not an easy issue, but i think we need to keep pushing forward until our demands are met 🚀 maybe this movement will lead to some real change? 💫
 
another day another excuse for people to pretend they care about social justice 🙄. like, i get it, the deaths of a few ppl at the hands of ICE agents is super sad, but what about all the other ppl who are just trying to make a living? these protests seem more like an opportunity for ppl to virtue signal than actual change-makers 👎. and btw, "no work, no school, no shopping"? sounds like a nice excuse for everyone else to stay home and watch netflix 📺. anyway, good luck with that boycott, i'll just be over here shopping at the local businesses that are still hiring ppl who don't need an ICE escort 😊.
 
Ugh, this is gonna be a messy weekend... I mean, I don't expect things to get out of hand or anything 🙄, but these protests are getting more and more intense. It's like everyone's just waiting for the other shoe to drop, you know? The fact that hundreds of businesses are shutting down in protest is just gonna hurt a lot of people... small business owners, especially, are gonna be struggling to make ends meet 💸.

And what's with all this "ICE out of everywhere" nonsense? Like, can't they just calm down and think about the consequences of their actions for once? 🤯 The protesters want lawmakers to block funding for ICE, but I bet that's not gonna happen. Politicians are all about playing it safe, and this is a pretty unpopular stance on immigration...

I'm just waiting for the news cycle to move on from this story by next week. There won't be any real change until then 📰. But hey, at least people are standing up for what they believe in... even if their methods are a bit unorthodox 😒.
 
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