Protesters across the US take to the streets in day of action against Trump's immigration crackdowns
Thousands of people took part in a nationwide strike, dubbed a "blackout" or general strike, with protesters demanding an end to federal immigration agents' presence in cities across America. The demonstrations were sparked by the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, which have been attributed to ICE's aggressive enforcement tactics.
Protesters in cities including New York, Philadelphia, Boise, Columbus, Florida, California, and others gathered at city halls, courthouses, statehouses, legislative buildings, and high schools. Students across the country organized walkouts, with over 20 Tucson schools closing today due to staff participation in the strike.
The protests are part of a growing movement to combat ICE's tactics, which have been criticized for their cruelty and lack of safety. Student organizations, labor unions, and community groups have come together to demand accountability and reform.
Businesses across dozens of cities stayed closed as part of the strike, including restaurants, clothing retailers, bookstores, and coffee shops. Some businesses even donated profits or switched to free, donation-based models to support the cause.
The protests coincided with a looming government shutdown, as Senate Democrats aim to push for reforms such as banning agents from wearing masks and requiring ICE to obtain warrants before making arrests. The House will have to pass the $1.2 trillion funding package on Monday to avoid a prolonged shutdown.
Protest leaders are calling for an end to federal immigration agents' presence in cities across America, arguing that economic pressure through work stoppages and consumer boycotts is just one way to demand accountability and reform. As one organizer said, "We need more people and lawmakers across the country to wake up."
The strike has sparked a wider conversation about the role of immigration enforcement agencies and the impact they have on communities. While some protesters are calling for an end to ICE's presence altogether, others are advocating for reforms that prioritize public safety and community trust.
As one protester in New York said, "This administration has never been about safety and security, it's always been about cruelty." The protests continue across the country, with thousands more expected to take part in the day of action.
Thousands of people took part in a nationwide strike, dubbed a "blackout" or general strike, with protesters demanding an end to federal immigration agents' presence in cities across America. The demonstrations were sparked by the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, which have been attributed to ICE's aggressive enforcement tactics.
Protesters in cities including New York, Philadelphia, Boise, Columbus, Florida, California, and others gathered at city halls, courthouses, statehouses, legislative buildings, and high schools. Students across the country organized walkouts, with over 20 Tucson schools closing today due to staff participation in the strike.
The protests are part of a growing movement to combat ICE's tactics, which have been criticized for their cruelty and lack of safety. Student organizations, labor unions, and community groups have come together to demand accountability and reform.
Businesses across dozens of cities stayed closed as part of the strike, including restaurants, clothing retailers, bookstores, and coffee shops. Some businesses even donated profits or switched to free, donation-based models to support the cause.
The protests coincided with a looming government shutdown, as Senate Democrats aim to push for reforms such as banning agents from wearing masks and requiring ICE to obtain warrants before making arrests. The House will have to pass the $1.2 trillion funding package on Monday to avoid a prolonged shutdown.
Protest leaders are calling for an end to federal immigration agents' presence in cities across America, arguing that economic pressure through work stoppages and consumer boycotts is just one way to demand accountability and reform. As one organizer said, "We need more people and lawmakers across the country to wake up."
The strike has sparked a wider conversation about the role of immigration enforcement agencies and the impact they have on communities. While some protesters are calling for an end to ICE's presence altogether, others are advocating for reforms that prioritize public safety and community trust.
As one protester in New York said, "This administration has never been about safety and security, it's always been about cruelty." The protests continue across the country, with thousands more expected to take part in the day of action.
. These protests against Trump's immigration crackdowns are like the "Justice for Trayvon" movement, but instead of racial profiling, it's about enforcement agencies targeting immigrants without care. The fact that students are organizing walkouts and businesses are closing down is crazy, reminds me of the 1992 LA riots when people were fed up with the police brutality... it's like we're reliving history 
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. And yeah, let's talk about how some businesses are using their economic power to support the cause 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to shop at stores that donate profits to social causes? 
It's awesome to see people using work stoppages and consumer boycotts as a way to demand change.
. But others want to find a balance between public safety and community trust... that's the beauty of activism – there's no one-size-fits-all solution 
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my heart goes out to Renee Good and Alex Pretti's families... these young lives lost because of senseless hate & fear-mongering 
and I love how businesses are getting on board too 
People are getting so tired of all this drama 
! I mean, can't we just live together peacefully? 
. It's like they're playing with people's lives like it's a game of chance 
, but let's not forget that we need to keep our communities safe 
too. I mean, who wants to walk down the street and feel scared or judged because of their immigration status? 
Not me, that's for sure! 
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and businesses are supporting the cause 
. We need more people to speak up and demand change 
... let's see how they do without the money 
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! Let's raise awareness, share our stories, and support each other 
. We got this, America! 
It's fascinating to see how this nationwide strike against Trump's immigration crackdowns is a perfect example of grassroots organizing and collective action 
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. But at the same time, I think we need to talk about the complexities of this issue. Like, what does "safety" even look like in terms of immigration policies? Is it about keeping people out, or is it about letting them in and giving them a chance?
they have these amazing Korean BBQ tacos and I'm pretty sure I gained 5 pounds since they started coming around... anyway back to this protest thing, it's crazy how people are getting so passionate about it. You know what would be even crazier? If they had a taco-eating contest as part of the protest 
can you imagine thousands of people chowing down on tacos while holding signs and shouting slogans? lolol just kidding but for real though, I do think it's interesting how protests can bring people together like this. And hey, if we're gonna be out in the streets, might as well fuel up with some delicious food, am I right?
And what about all the students who are missing out on school because of this strike - isn't that gonna affect their future education prospects at all? 
. They're trying to make a point about the way immigration laws are being enforced in this country. I get that it's frustrating when you see agents showing up at community events or using tactics that seem really aggressive... like, what's the goal there? 
. Maybe we can't agree on everything, but at least let's try to find some common ground, right? 
. I mean, can you imagine being part of a movement where you're not just fighting for what's right, but also helping your community at the same time? It gives me goosebumps thinking about it. The fact that students are taking stand against injustice and business owners are supporting them is like, the ultimate display of solidarity