“ICE Out, Shut It Down!”: Thousands in New York Take to the Streets Against ICE

15,000 people took to the streets of New York City to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of a national day of action, calling for an end to the Trump administration's aggressive immigration policy.
The protest was sparked by the murders of activists Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, as well as attacks on immigrants across the country, with eight people murdered by federal immigration agents this year alone.
Thousands of protesters gathered in Foley Square in Manhattan, with students from high schools and NYU holding walkouts and actions against ICE, including a massive walkout by Brooklyn Tech students.
Small businesses, including queer bars and art studios, shut their doors in solidarity with the fight against ICE, with many donating funds to immigrant rights groups.
Healthcare workers, including those on strike with the NYSNA union, spoke out against ICE and called for a vigil for Pretti, an ICU nurse, highlighting the human cost of ICE's actions.
Notably, unions were absent from the march, despite a sizable presence last week, missing an opportunity to build a stronger, united movement of students and workers.
The protest demonstrates that the movement against ICE is national and gaining momentum, with cities across the country taking part in the day of action.