France Unveils Lady Liberty Mural Protesting U.S. Policies

A new mural in Roubaix, France, titled 'The Statue of Liberty’s Silent Protest,' depicts the Statue of Liberty covering her face in shame as a critique of current U.S. immigration policies under President Donald Trump. Painted by Dutch artist Judith de Leeuw, the mural was unveiled on July 4, symbolically on American Independence Day, to highlight the erosion of the values of freedom and hope the statue originally represented. The artwork emphasizes the plight of migrants, especially those living in difficult conditions, and reflects a broader European concern about U.S. immigration enforcement and family separations. The mural has sparked a polarized reaction, with many praising its human rights message, while Trump supporters have criticized it as disrespectful and politically motivated. Local residents in Roubaix, a city with a significant migrant population, have embraced the mural's message, seeing it as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by asylum seekers and immigrants. The piece serves as a poignant commentary on the divide in American politics regarding immigration and the symbolic meaning of the Statue of Liberty.