All articles tagged with #ice protests
The Bucks County District Attorney is investigating how Quakertown police handled a Friday walkout by students protesting ICE, after a violent confrontation that led to arrests; community groups and the Bucks County NAACP are seeking answers about restraint and de-escalation during the incident.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his wife were booed at Milan’s San Siro during the 2026 Olympics opening ceremony, while American athletes drew cheers. NBC’s coverage muted the boos compared with CBC broadcasts. Protests outside targeted ICE agents in security roles, highlighting broader political tensions surrounding the Games.
The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics opened across four host cities with a unifying armonia theme, a high-production ceremony led by Andrea Bocelli, and the largest U.S. delegation in Winter Games history; American athletes were warmly received, but Vice President JD Vance drew boos when shown on screen amid ICE-protests and U.S. policy tensions, while Ukrainian athletes were cheered and Russian/Belarusian competitors entered as neutral athletes to bridge geopolitics.
About 50 Grand Junction High School students walked out Friday to protest ICE; several student-athletes were suspended from weekend competitions under District 51’s unexcused-absence policy, a move officials say is meant to keep play fair. While some teams continued competing on Saturday (including wrestling and basketball), others were held from contests, and the girls’ swimming and diving team was slated for regionals.
Federal magistrate judges in Minnesota have repeatedly rejected arrest warrants for ICE protesters, saying prosecutors lack probable cause amid a surge of federal officers following the Jan. 7 shooting of protester Renee Good. The rulings come amid turmoil in Minnesota’s U.S. attorney’s office and include a rejected arrest for a St. Paul school board member and a declined criminal complaint against journalist Don Lemon, while prosecutors continue to pursue some charges such as conspiracy to threaten.
Nationwide protests erupted after the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, with over 1,000 events calling for accountability and the removal of ICE from Minnesota, amid tensions and violence during demonstrations.
Protests across the US, including in Philadelphia, Boston, and Minneapolis, condemned ICE's actions following the killing of Renee Good and criticized US foreign and domestic policies, highlighting concerns over immigration enforcement, violence, and US involvement in Venezuela, with large crowds demanding change and accountability.
Protests against ICE spread across the U.S. following shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, with demonstrations calling for an end to immigration enforcement activities and highlighting tensions over federal actions, some turning violent while most remain peaceful.
Protests against ICE are planned across the US following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis by an ICE agent, with demonstrations involving arrests, property damage, and political reactions, highlighting tensions over immigration enforcement.
Chicago residents are actively resisting federal immigration enforcement through block-by-block protests, social media coordination, and neighborhood defenses, leading to slowed or halted ICE operations amid heated confrontations and community-led safety measures.
The article reports on the increasing arrests and injuries faced by US military veterans during protests against ICE's immigration enforcement and Trump's deportation policies, highlighting specific incidents involving veterans like Dana Briggs and John Cerrone, and discussing broader concerns about government brutality and militarization affecting veterans and civil liberties.
Protests outside Portland's ICE building continue amid legal debates over President Trump's potential deployment of National Guard troops, with the 9th Circuit Court weighing the issue and some federal tactics appearing less aggressive. Meanwhile, a unique wedding took place during the protests, highlighting the changing tone of demonstrations and local residents' frustration with how Portland is portrayed in the media.
Protests at an ICE facility in Portland are ongoing, with demonstrators maintaining a peaceful tone as a court considers the legality of Trump's troop deployment, reflecting a shift in the protest atmosphere.
Protests outside an ICE facility in Portland have heightened tensions and perceptions of the city as unsafe, amid Trump's deployment of National Guard troops, which has been temporarily blocked by courts. Business owners and residents express concern over the negative impact on Portland's image and economy, despite crime rates decreasing overall.
A coalition of Chicago journalists, organizations, and protesters sued President Trump and officials over federal agents' brutal tactics at ICE protests, alleging violations of First Amendment rights and physical injuries, and seeking court orders to restrict the use of crowd-control weapons and improve officer identification.