Nationwide 'Free America' Protests Against Trump Administration and ICE Raids

'Free America' Walkouts Across the Nation

• ✊ Thousands participated in 'Free America' walkouts across the country, from LA to Philadelphia, to protest the Trump administration.
• 📢 The protests specifically targeted ICE raids and other policies enacted by the president.

Protests in Southern California

• 📍 In downtown LA, a large crowd gathered on the steps of City Hall with signs reading "Stop ICE terror."
• 🗣️ Protesters expressed strong opposition to ICE, with some comparing the agency to "gestapo brown shirts, Nazis."
• 🗺️ Demonstrations were also reported in Pasadena, near the Post Office, and in Burbank at Lincoln Park, all rejecting ICE and immigration raids.

Core Messages and Demands

• 💔 Protesters voiced concerns that ICE continues to kill people in facilities and on the streets.
• 🚫 The movement aimed to protest the continuing immigration raids that have been targeting various areas.

Future Intentions and Protest Nature

• 📅 The protests marked the start of President Trump's second year in office, with organizers vowing it's just the beginning.
• ✊ Organizers urged continued action, stating, "the harder they push will come back at him."
• ✅ Law enforcement agencies reported no problems or arrests during the protests, indicating a peaceful day of demonstration.