Nationwide rallies against ICE on Friday

 

Over 1,000 people in the cold in Portland, Maine (only 1.3 million live in our large state, more trees than people. More than 200 Maine businesses participated in some capacity, either by closing their doors or donating a portion of profits to groups and organizations helping immigrants. Some 206 people have been grabbed by ICE across Maine. ICE has said they have 1,400 'targets' across Maine. We have many African immigrants in Portland and Lewiston.

Thousands marched in Minneapolis, Minnesota during this day of national strike. Stores and some schools closed. Protests were held coast to coast. Polls show that 61% of US citizens now oppose ICE operations.