Dozens protest outside Detroit ICE field office against Los Angeles immigration raids

BY ERICK DÍAZ VELIZ, MICHIGAN ADVANCE

MICHIGAN—Dozens of people carrying immigrant support signs gathered outside the ICE field office in Detroit on Sunday afternoon to protest against ICE raids in Los Angeles, which sparked violent demonstrations.

A raid by ICE agents this weekend at a Home Depot in Los Angeles sparked clashes between ICE agents, local police, and protesters, resulting in injuries and property damage across the city. The federal government deployed 2,000 of the California National Guard ear;ier Sunday to take control of the streets, as protests continue to erupt throughout Los Angeles.

“We’re here because protests are happening in L.A against ICE. We stand with them. We wanted to hold an emergency protest here to show our support,” said Kasandra Rodrigues, 25, a member of the Detroit Community Action Committee.

The protesters gathered on the sidewalks at the intersection, waving and holding up their signs with slogans in Spanish and English toward passing cars. While some drivers honked in support, the protesters chanted against ICE and Trump. At least four Detroit police vehicles monitored the area.

Rodrigues emphasized his support for the Hispanic community living in Detroit, emphasizing that the protest was held in support of them.

“I think the Latino community in Southwest is very scared. However, they have a lot of strength and drive for this struggle. So, we’re here supporting them,” Rodrigues said.

Around 3 p.m., the protest dispersed without incident.

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