On January 31, 2026, protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) erupted across all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., as part of the “ICE Out of Everywhere” movement. Demonstrators gathered in thousands, organizing marches, vigils, training sessions and economic boycotts aimed at companies believed to be collaborating with federal immigration enforcement.
The protests were sparked by recent fatal shootings of U.S. citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis, which ignited widespread outrage and a call for accountability from activists. The movement also included student walkouts and community shutdowns in major cities such as Los Angeles, New York City and Boston.
Opposition to ICE’s involvement has become a flashpoint in U.S. domestic politics, reflecting broader tensions over immigration enforcement practices and civil rights. In Chicago, for example, the mayor ordered an investigation into federal agents’ alleged illegal activities, spotlighting how deeply the issue has divided local leaders and communities.
These protests occur amid legal battles over federal immigration enforcement, where a Minnesota judge declined to halt the Trump administration’s immigration surge, leaving ongoing controversy over civil liberties and federal authority unresolved.