Civilians marched in Massachusetts against ICE raids
Civilians demand an end to ICE raids and defend the rights of the migrant community.
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On Tuesday, June 10, two massive marches took place in Lynn and Boston in defense of the immigrant community and against ICE raids.
On Tuesday, hundreds of people took to the streets in cities like Lynn and Boston to speak out against immigration raids carried out by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents. The protests were called by LUMA (Latinos United for Massachusetts) following reports of warrantless arrests and excessive use of force, especially against members of the immigrant community.
In Lynn, the demonstration took place in North Common Park, where attendees demanded justice for their loved ones intercepted by federal agents in operations that, according to witnesses, included violence, arbitrary arrests, and degrading treatment.
Protesters carried signs with messages rejecting the federal government's immigration policies and the recent wave of arrests in the Boston metropolitan area. Some of the most repeated slogans included: "No more raids," "Stop the abuse," and "Families deserve respect."
In Boston, a protest took place in front of the Massachusetts State House, where a large group of demonstrators temporarily blocked a traffic lane before marching toward Beacon Hill in a symbolic walk in support of immigrant rights.
Protests spread
Similar actions have emerged in at least 27 cities in the United States, including New York, Chicago, Austin, Seattle, San Francisco and Dallas, where thousands of people have taken to the streets in response to the intensification of ICE operations.
Mobilizations in solidarity with the affected communities They were also reflected in cities such as Tampa, Las Vegas, Jacksonville and Santa Fe..
The national movement has planned a new date: a massive march on June 14, dubbed #NoKings. The date coincides with the anniversary of the U.S. Army and the birthday of the former president Donald Trump, and seeks to send a strong message against policies of immigration persecution. Civilians, community leaders, and human rights defenders are preparing for a historic day of national mobilization.
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