Los Angeles Prepares for "ICE Out of Everywhere" Demonstrations
Activists and protesters in Los Angeles County are preparing for "ICE Out of Everywhere" demonstrations, scheduled to begin Friday. These events aim to show solidarity with individuals in Minnesota, where two protesters were fatally shot and federal agents used aggressive tactics.
The demonstrations also demand an end to federal agent raids across the U.S. and support those who have died in ICE custody.
The protests come amidst heightened national attention on federal immigration enforcement.
Community Response and Support
Local businesses, students, and educational institutions are taking various stances in anticipation of the weekend's events.
Businesses Show Solidarity
Several Los Angeles businesses have announced plans to close or support the protests. Untamed Spirits, a Silver Lake sports bar, and Canyon Coffee in Echo Park stated they would close Friday. Bé Ù, a Vietnamese restaurant in Virgil Village, plans to remain open while supporting community organizing efforts, as described by owner Uyên Lê. Cafe Nido in East Hollywood considered offering discounts to protesters.
Student Activism
Student demonstrations have already occurred across the county. Over 1,000 UCLA students participated in a walkout Wednesday afternoon, advocating for "ICE out" of campuses and city streets and displaying signs such as "Abolish ICE." More than 100 students at Cal State Long Beach protested on Monday.
LAUSD's Stance
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), which serves a population that is 74% Latino, is anticipated to be a focus of protest activity.
LAUSD Supt. Alberto Carvalho previously encouraged students to protest on campus due to safety concerns off-campus.
School board member Tanya Franklin affirmed support for students' right to protest.
Upcoming Demonstrations: January 30 - February 1
A series of protests and solidarity events are scheduled across Los Angeles County over three days.
Friday, Jan. 30
- Los Angeles City Hall: 1 p.m. at 200 N. Spring St.
- Santa Clarita: 3 to 6 p.m. at the corner of Valencia Boulevard and McBean Parkway. (Part of nationwide "ICE Out of Everywhere" protests.)
- Burbank City Hall: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at 275 E. Olive Ave. (Burbank "ICE Out for Good" event.)
- Target in Woodland Hills: 10 to 11 a.m. at 20801 Ventura Blvd. (Rally against those who abandoned DEI programs and "Immigration and Customs Enforcement brutality.")
- Pasadena City College: Noon to 1 p.m. at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd. (Protest against President Trump and Elon Musk, gathering at Harbeson Hall.)
- Little Company of Mary Torrance: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 4101 Torrance Blvd. (National Nurses United RN members protesting in honor of Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse fatally shot by federal agents, and demanding Congress abolish ICE.)
Saturday, Jan. 31
- Los Angeles City Hall: 2 p.m. at 200 N. Spring St. (Peaceful protest by 50501 SoCal and a coalition of organizers in response to fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.)
- Unity Ride - Los Angeles: 11 a.m. at Veterans Affairs Center Parking Lot 6, 304 Dowlen Drive. (Cyclists honoring Alex Pretti, a slow 10-mile ride organized by Domestique Cycling Club.)
- Compton Art and History Museum: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 240 W. Compton Blvd. (The Proud Origins Walk, a 5K walk celebrating culture and migration. Tickets $15, proceeds to Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights.)
- Jack in the Box - Baldwin Park: Noon to 3 p.m. at 3188 Baldwin Park Blvd. (Protest primarily against Immigration and Customs Enforcement.)
- El Segundo City Sign - El Segundo: 10:30 a.m. to noon at the corner of Main Street and Imperial Avenue. (Family-friendly stationary event protesting "inhumane actions of the Trump Administration.")
- Torrance: Noon to 2 p.m. at the corner of Hawthorne and Sepulveda Boulevards. (Stationary protest.)
Sunday, Feb. 1
- Home Depot - Cypress Park: Noon to 2 p.m. at 2055 N. Figueroa St. (Weekly ongoing protest joining national "ICE Out" protests.)