Anti-ICE LA Protests

"ICE out of LA!" -This chant is prominent at protests in Los Angeles.

“Shame! We are not the enemy! We are the people!” -Protesters’ signs and chants

"Now they know that they cannot go to anywhere in this country where our people are, and try to kidnap our workers, our people - they cannot do that without an organized and fierce resistance." -R. G., LA Protestor

“Tasted a little tear gas— tasted like fascism.” -Acyn Torabi, Senior Digital Editor fo Meidas Touch

"ICE initiated enforcement actions on several workplaces. That created a sense of chaos, outrage, fear, and terror because people are very worried as to what happened to their families." -Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass

“War on brown people" -Los Angeles Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez

“Growing up in LA, I’ve seen how deeply immigrants are woven into the fabric of this city. They are our neighbors, friends, classmates, coworkers, and family. No matter where you fall politically, it’s clear that our communities thrive because of the contributions of immigrants. We can’t turn a blind eye when fear and injustice keep people from living their lives freely and safely…. There HAS to be a BETTER way.” -Kim Kardashian