Overview

• Dutch artist Judith de Leeuw completed the mural in six days and unveiled it on July 3 in a deliberate nod to U.S. Independence Day.
• Titled “The Statue of Liberty’s Silent Protest,” the image shows Lady Liberty covering her eyes to symbolize shame over President Trump’s immigration restrictions.
• Roubaix’s large migrant community has embraced the piece as a reflection of their struggles and as a critique of unmet American ideals.
• Reactions online in the United States have been sharply divided, with Trump supporters defending border policies and critics praising the mural’s human rights message.
• The artwork underscores broader debates over the gap between America’s founding promise of welcome and the reality faced by migrants today.