Hundreds of students at Arizona State University protest Republicans United urging students to report "their criminal classmates to ICE for deportations," January 31, 2025, in Tempe, Arizona.
Protests full of rowdy, defiant and overwhelmingly young people have started popping off in cities across the country. Thousands taking over the freeway in Los Angeles; hundreds squaring off with violent police in West Phoenix, AZ; thousands in Houston, TX; hundreds in Dallas doing an anti-ICE line dance... in some places, a few people are standing out on a corner with signs... in other places, it's been hundreds and thousands organized spontaneously through social media. The protests have predominantly, but not only, been Latino. They have come with their stories of immigrant friends and loved ones, of fear and fury. These initial protests are a very good thing!
1. So far, the protests have been mainly directed against the Trump MAGA fascist regime's deportations and extreme threats of much more—with his ugly demonization of and threats against all immigrants. This is very important and needs to be just a beginning—these protests need to grow and spread.
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Trump 2025 is not just another administration coming into office. This is fascism: the undisguised dictatorship of this system of capitalism-imperialism in the world’s most powerful capitalist-imperialist country—openly and aggressively oppressive and repressive—a fascism fueled by anti-scientific and Christian fundamentalist lunacy, moving to forcibly impose its racist, immigrant-persecuting, woman- and LGBT-hating MAGA madness, determined to unleash unbridled capitalist plunder and naked imperialist expansionism, prepared to violently crush any opposition or resistance.
And the fascist regime is on a determined offensive with this program and an organized and determined social base of millions. They can be backed down, but this will be a fierce struggle.
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St. Louis, MO, February 1: The booming beating of drums, chants and cheers echoed as around 1,000
people took to downtown St. Louis streets on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump’s immigration policies — including ramping up mass deportations across the country. “Say it loud, say it clear, immigrants are welcome here,” one protester called into a bullhorn with another later yelling: “No ICE. No KKK. No racist USA.”Kansas City, MO, February 1: Demonstrators lined Grand Boulevard Saturday night in downtown Kansas City, chanting "immigrants are welcome here."
Chicago, IL, January 25: Hundreds gathered Saturday afternoon at Chicago's Water Tower Park. The march trekked down Michigan Avenue and swelled to about a thousand people before another rally was staged across the river from Trump Tower.
Lincoln, NE, January 29: About 200 people marched to the front steps of the Nebraska State Capitol protesting Trump’s deportation policies.
Omaha, NE, January 27: “Hundreds of people were seen at the protest that lasted for more than five hours.”
St. Louis, MO, January 25: Roughly 100 community members march to protest President Donald Trump’s policy changes about immigration.
Springfield, MO, January 29: Hundreds brought signs and joined in on chants Wednesday in downtown Springfield as part of a protest against President Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration and deportation.
Overland, MO, January 25: People took to the streets Saturday protesting the arrests of illegal immigrants across the country by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Columbus, OH, January 29: Dozens of people gathered to protest the deportations and ICE raids happening across the country. Those in attendance said they wanted to show their support to other immigrant families. "I had a close friend who just got deported on Monday,” Michael Guzman-Martinez, one of the protestors, said.
Indianapolis, IN, January 30: Protesters at the Indiana Statehouse have a clear message: they’d like to see ICE out of our city and they’d like to encourage Gov. Mike Braun to reconsider his executive order on immigration. Gov. Braun signed an executive order on Tuesday for the state to fully cooperate with the federal government's immigration policies.
Des Moines, IA, January 25: Hundreds of people gathered in front of the Iowa Capital with a determination to make their voices heard as they protested the deportation of undocumented immigrants.
Grand Rapids, MI, January 20: Protestors in Grand Rapids blocked incoming traffic along Monroe Avenue in protest of President Donald Trump's immigration agenda.
National City, CA, January 31: Hundreds protested ICE raids in this San Diego County city. A local news channel reported, “With Mexican flags, large signs and noisemakers, they were there to protest the recent raids that have taken place across the county and the nation.” One protestor said, “I’m here because I am the first-born. My parents are immigrants—they’re undocumented."
Escondido, CA, January 29: A large crowd of people gathered to protest against immigration enforcement in the area near Escondido Boulevard and Washington. People showed up with signs to make their message clear of their opposition for deportations in the community.
El Cajon, San Diego, CA, January 27: 75 people rallied at the El Cajon civic center to protest a proposed City Council resolution that would allow local police officers to assist federal agents in deporting undocumented migrants. They chanted “MAGA politics out of El Cajon” and held signs that read “No police in our schools” and “A nation built by immigrants”.
UC Berkeley, January 29: Hundreds of students rallied at Sproule Plaza and marched through campus in support of schoolmates who are undocumented. A key demand was that the university administrators declare openly that they would not cooperate with ICE immigration operations. An organizer of the protest said, “We planned this very, very last minute … it was just kind of out of necessity. I think that we could really show other schools as well that it’s time that we take action.”
San Jose, CA, January 29: Hundreds of high school students organized a walkout, joining other anti-ICE protesters in the streets.
Riverside, CA, January 21: Dozens of residents hit the streets on Tuesday afternoon outside of the Riverside County Administrative Center, calling for unity in a time that is unclear for so many.
Las Vegas, Nevada, January 29: Two hundred people gathered at the Strip and marched to Trump Hotel against the immigration raids. A protestor told a local news channel, ““We are going to stand up. And we will fight him until we win.”
Aurora / Denver, CO, January 25: Hundreds rallied at Aurora’s snow-covered Fletcher Plaza on Saturday to express their opposition to mass deportations and other policy proposals championed by President Donald Trump.
Yakima, WA, February 1, 2025: more than 400 people were assembled at the intersection of First Street and East Yakima Avenue, many holding signs with slogans in Spanish and English, along with Mexican, American and other nations’ flags, protesting the new administration’s mass deportation plans.
Dallas, TX, February 1: Thousands of demonstrators gathered at City Hall in Dallas on Sunday afternoon, blocking streets, protesting against arrests and raids by ICE. An organizer said at the press conference, “We refuse to allow our communities to be targeted, dehumanized, and erased." It came after one of the biggest demonstrations so far in West Dallas on January 26.
Conroe, TX, February 1: Outside Houston in notoriously racist Montgomery County, Over 250 gathered to protest. One sign read: “Laundry is the ONLY thing that should be separated by color.”
McAllen, TX, February 1: in the Rio Grande Valley, hundreds of people turned out for a protest for migrant rights. Pictures.
Lubbock, TX, February 1. Folks gathered to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and President Trump’s immigration policy.
Abilene, TX, February 1. Chants such as “No hate, no fear, Immigrants are welcome here” were heard from downtown Abilene Saturday afternoon as dozens gathered to protest President Donald Trump’s immigration policies amid ongoing raids by ICE.
Dallas, January 26: More than 1,000 people came out to the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in a show of solidarity among immigrants and advocates opposed to the president's mass deportations. The protest spread across social media over the weekend, with posts inviting people to "show up & speak up for those who can't." "Don't be afraid if you can't speak up for yourself," said one of the two 16-year-old protest organizers.
Austin, TX, January 26: Protestors gathered at the Texas Capitol Sunday afternoon after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations were conducted in Austin.
Temple, TX, January 27: Downtown business owner Kyli St. Clair promoted the event on social media, attracting more than 60 people that include Temple residents and others from nearby cities.
San Antonio, TX, January 27: Dozens of protesters lined Southwest Military Drive on Sunday to protest President Trump's mass deportation efforts, according to videos of the gatherings shared on social media. Some protesters carried signs reading "Fuck ICE" and "Keep the familia together," while others carried Mexican flags.
Waco, TX, January 26: More than 100 protesters gathered on the corner of Valley Mills and Waco Drive, speaking out against the start of immigration raids ordered by President Trump.
Harlingen, TX, January 28: A crowd of protesters rallied outside of Harlingen City Hall on Tuesday after mass immigration raids were conducted over the weekend across the nation. The protest was organized by an unnamed organizer who said her husband has been working for seven years to get his citizenship and is still waiting for it to get approved. “My kids cried. They are scared that he’s not going to be here,” the protest organizer said.
Laredo, TX, January 27: Young people organized a protest via Facebook in the border town of Laredo, Texas, directly across the Rio Grande River from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.
San Marcos, TX, January 29: Approximately 30 students gathered at the Stallions protesting Trump’s crackdown on immigration.
Screenshot of pro-immigrant protest blocking a busy intersection in Phoenix, Arizona.
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, January 31, 2025. Photo: AP
Phoenix, AZ, February 1: A large gathering of pro-immigrant demonstrators protested for hours on Saturday night. Protestors were waving Mexican flags, and holding signs saying “We speak for those who can't” in Spanish and English; “Here before they ban my freedom of speech;” and “Fuck Donald Trump.” At a certain point, police attacked the protest, firing stun grenades into the crowd.
Tempe, Arizona, January 31: When a fascist student group at the Arizona State University campus set up a table to distribute tips on how to snitch on students suspected of being undocumented, they were surrounded and shut down by hundreds of righteously angry students with shouts of “Down with deportation!”, “No hate, no fear, everyone is welcome here!” and others. The protestors marched around the campus, intended to let Dreamer students know that they are not alone. When one Latina student saw that there were white students among the protestors, she ran up to thank them, and joined the protest.
Dallas, TX, February 1: Thousands of demonstrators gathered at City Hall in Dallas on Sunday afternoon, blocking streets, protesting against arrests and raids by ICE. An organizer said at the press conference, “We refuse to allow our communities to be targeted, dehumanized, and erased." It came after one of the biggest demonstrations so far in West Dallas on January 26.
Conroe, TX, February 1: Outside Houston in notoriously racist Montgomery County, Over 250 gathered to protest. One sign read: “Laundry is the ONLY thing that should be separated by color.”
McAllen, TX, February 1: in the Rio Grande Valley, hundreds of people turned out for a protest for migrant rights. Pictures.
Lubbock, TX, February 1. Folks gathered to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and President Trump’s immigration policy.
Abilene, TX, February 1. Chants such as “No hate, no fear, Immigrants are welcome here” were heard from downtown Abilene Saturday afternoon as dozens gathered to protest President Donald Trump’s immigration policies amid ongoing raids by ICE.
Dallas, January 26: More than 1,000 people came out to the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in a show of solidarity among immigrants and advocates opposed to the president's mass deportations. The protest spread across social media over the weekend, with posts inviting people to "show up & speak up for those who can't." "Don't be afraid if you can't speak up for yourself," said one of the two 16-year-old protest organizers.
Austin, TX, January 26: Protestors gathered at the Texas Capitol Sunday afternoon after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations were conducted in Austin.
Temple, TX, January 27: Downtown business owner Kyli St. Clair promoted the event on social media, attracting more than 60 people that include Temple residents and others from nearby cities.
San Antonio, TX, January 27: Dozens of protesters lined Southwest Military Drive on Sunday to protest President Trump's mass deportation efforts, according to videos of the gatherings shared on social media. Some protesters carried signs reading "Fuck ICE" and "Keep the familia together," while others carried Mexican flags.
Waco, TX, January 26: More than 100 protesters gathered on the corner of Valley Mills and Waco Drive, speaking out against the start of immigration raids ordered by President Trump.
Harlingen, TX, January 28: A crowd of protesters rallied outside of Harlingen City Hall on Tuesday after mass immigration raids were conducted over the weekend across the nation. The protest was organized by an unnamed organizer who said her husband has been working for seven years to get his citizenship and is still waiting for it to get approved. “My kids cried. They are scared that he’s not going to be here,” the protest organizer said.
Laredo, TX, January 27: Young people organized a protest via Facebook in the border town of Laredo, Texas, directly across the Rio Grande River from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.
San Marcos, TX, January 29: Approximately 30 students gathered at the Stallions protesting Trump’s crackdown on immigration.
Phoenix, AZ, February 1: A large gathering of pro-immigrant demonstrators protested for hours on Saturday night. Protestors were waving Mexican flags, and holding signs saying “We speak for those who can't” in Spanish and English; “Here before they ban my freedom of speech;” and “Fuck Donald Trump.” At a certain point, police attacked the protest, firing stun grenades into the crowd.
Tempe, Arizona, January 31: When a fascist student group at the Arizona State University campus set up a table to distribute tips on how to snitch on students suspected of being undocumented, they were surrounded and shut down by hundreds of righteously angry students with shouts of “Down with deportation!”, “No hate, no fear, everyone is welcome here!” and others. The protestors marched around the campus, intended to let Dreamer students know that they are not alone. When one Latina student saw that there were white students among the protestors, she ran up to thank them, and joined the protest.
Atlanta, GA, February 1: About 1,000 protesters on Saturday gathered along Buford Highway, the immigrant hub of metro Atlanta, to call for an end to the targeted operations by immigration agents that began last week. Four people were arrested during an anti-deportation rally held in Chamblee, along Buford Highway, according to police. The actions have sent shockwaves through immigrant communities, many of which are centered on Buford Highway and Chamblee.
Cornelia, GA, February 1: More than 150 rallied at an intersection.
Charlotte, NC, February 1: Over 300 Charlotte residents united to march down the streets of Uptown on to rally to show support for immigrant families.
Jonesboro, AR, February 1: Dozens took to the streets in Jonesboro to rally for immigrants in the U.S.
Gainesville, GA, January 29: Hundreds from the Latino community gathered to support each other and speak out against deportations. “They love our cheap labor, but they don't love our people,” said one protester.
Charleston, South Carolina, January. 29: Seven people were arrested during a protest in downtown Charleston against mass deportations. The police claim that the arrested were made because people continued to protest “in obvious disregard to the dispersal instructions and ceasing of protest activity.”
Albertville, AL, January 29: Dozens of demonstrators lined the streets of downtown Albertville to protest the Trump administration’s immigration. Politicians in Alabama responded quickly on 1/30: Albertville anti-ICE protest ‘deeply concerning,’ Alabama official says: ‘A game of dangerous rhetoric’
Vero Beach, FL: A neighbor saw this protest of 50-100 people and took this video.
Gainesville, GA, January 29: Along Jesse Jewell Parkway in Gainesville, "No hate, no fear, immigrants are welcome here," the crowd of over 150 could be heard chanting during the protest.
Tallahassee, FL, January 28: Members and supporters of the Tallahassee Community Action Committee gathered in front of the Leon County Courthouse Tuesday night to protest against ongoing immigration raids, one of which had occurred in Jefferson County only hours before.
Lexington, KY, January 26: A protest for immigration rights formed in front of the Fayette County District Court. People marched approximately 2 miles through the streets of downtown Lexington with signs while chanting to show their support for immigrant rights.
New York City, NY, February 1: “Keep ICE out of schools!” chanted more than 100 anti-deportation protesters as they marched through midtown Manhattan.
North Philadelphia, PA, January 28: A group of more than 20 protesters stood side-by-side outside of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Chinatown after reports of the first ICE raid in Philadelphia emerged on January 28, 2025.
Hackensack, NJ, January 22: People rallied Tuesday against the Laken Riley Act which was about to pass Congress.
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