Immigrant Rights Protests Spread Across US Cities Amid ICE Raids

A series of protests and activist movements across the United States have emerged in response to the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement policies, including ICE raids. The 'Freedom Ride' caravan, departing from Newark and traveling through multiple states, aims to highlight demands for permanent immigrant protections and expanded social safety nets. In San Jose, hundreds peacefully protested immigration enforcement while requesting $1.5 million in legal service funding for undocumented immigrants. Similarly, the Three-Day Walk for Immigrant Rights in Northern California called for an end to deportations, criticized harsh ICE enforcement, and opposed restrictions on Medi-Cal benefits for undocumented residents. In New York City, protests outside Federal Plaza led to over 20 arrests as activists condemned ongoing ICE raids and accused local police of complicity, emphasizing that the enforcement machinery established under President Trump remains active. These coordinated efforts reflect broad opposition to current immigration policies and advocate for the rights and dignity of immigrant communities nationwide.