SAN ANTONIO, Texas
Protests against President Trump, organized by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activists, are set to occur in several major cities nationwide on Tuesday. A campaign at sicofice.org is beckoning people to stand in solidarity with undocumented immigrants facing deportation.
This event resembles the “No Kings” protests from June, where numerous activists rallied against the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation strategies. The Party for Socialism and Liberation is promoting the Tuesday protests, branded as “ice diseases”, on various social media platforms.
Interestingly, the online information for the upcoming protests lacks transparency regarding sponsors or funding sources. Previous initiatives, like the “No Kings” protest, prominently featured organizations that supported the event. It appears this might not be the case this time around, raising questions about potential funding concealment, especially after Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) announced an investigation into the financing behind anti-ICE protests.
The organizers of “ice.org’s illness” have drawn parallels between the Trump administration’s deportation efforts and a declaration of war, stating:
Trump’s pledge for “the largest domestic and deportation operation in American history” amounts to a declaration of war against all of us. This is not merely an assault on immigrant families but threatens civil liberties and the civil rights movement as a whole. We cannot let our immigrant communities fight this battle alone; it’s everyone’s obligation to push back against this aggression.
Thousands of immigrant families have already been torn apart under these policies, and our neighbors have faced violent consequences. Furthermore, efforts to curtail free speech and due processes are troubling.
These protests are set to take place in locations including Los Angeles suburbs, Dallas, San Antonio, South Carolina, and New York City.
Reports from Breitbart Texas indicate that the “No Kings” protest in Austin created a tumultuous atmosphere for tourists, especially as demonstrators took to the streets following a scheduled event in June. This gathering, held at the Texas State Capitol, extended beyond the expected end time, leading to hours of protest in downtown Austin.
Some participants, donning dark clothing, helmets, and face coverings, blocked traffic, confronted police, and caused disruptions until law enforcement intervened. Authorities regained control after arresting several individuals and deeming the protest illegal.
