Immigrant advocacy groups and community allies in Arlington, Virginia protested against recent ICE operations in the area, following arrests made by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and FBI Director Kash Patel targeting illegal immigrants. The protestors chanted “ICE out” and criticized the Trump and Youngkin administrations for their enforcement of what they believe are racist attacks on immigrant communities.
Amy Fischer, director of refugee and migrant rights at Amnesty International USA, condemned the administration for scaring communities, tearing families apart, and terrorizing immigrant communities. Danny Cendejas, an organizer with La ColectiVA, accused the Trump and Youngkin administrations of enforcing racist attacks on communities.
The protest comes after Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed an executive order requiring state police and prison officers to cooperate with federal immigration agents. This move has divided Maryland counties on whether or not to cooperate with ICE.
The protest in Arlington reflects a growing concern among immigrant advocacy groups and allies about the treatment of immigrant communities by ICE and the federal government. The protestors are calling for an end to ICE operations and the protection of immigrant rights in the state of Virginia.
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