Overview
- Millions of Americans took to the streets in cities from Miami to Los Angeles to protest President Trump’s handling of ICE deportations.
- Protesters consciously resisted engagement with agents placed to incite conflict, maintaining an entirely peaceful atmosphere across events.
- The demonstrations coincided with the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and the president’s 79th birthday without detracting from the focus on immigrant rights.
- ‘The View’ hosts described the weekend as uplifting and highlighted the participation of veterans, seniors and youth in unified actions.
- Speakers emphasized the need for ongoing grassroots organizing and higher voter participation to translate protest energy into political change.