Portland ICE Facility: in pictures

Upper Manhattan bridge protest - Halloween edition. Messages: “The economy is tariffying”and “One nations under ghouls”

Brooklyn rises to resist! Messages on two bridges yesterday.

Across small towns in the United States, people are refusing to stay silent. Every Saturday in Westport, CT, this group shows up — standing for truth, justice, and democracy. Change starts when ordinary people take an extraordinary stand

New Yorkers to ICE: “Get the fuck out of our city.” Last night’s rally in Foley Square followed by a march in downtown streets past 26 Federal Plaza, ICE’s NY base.

Marching through downtown Manhattan around NY’s ICE facility. New Yorkers are loud, united and unapologetic — demanding safety for our immigrant neighbors and no more ICE terror in our city.

Less than 24 hours after an ICE raid in Chinatown, New Yorkers flooded Foley Square in outrage. The city is demanding justice — and an end to ICE raids in our communities.

“ICE out” Foley Square protest 6PM tonight

No Kings DC: The highlight of the day was marching from Arlington over Memorial Bridge to the Washington Monument in DC. Great work, @climateboomer.bsky.social and team!

No Kings DC: Moving rendition of “God Bless America” in Arlington before crossing Memorial Bridge to DC. @climateboomer.bsky.social @gtconway.bsky.social

DC No Kings - “We’re not gonna let Mike Johnson turn us around”: getting ready in Arlington to march over Memorial Bridge to DC. @climateboomer.bsky.social @gtconway.bsky.social

No Kings DC: Many bridge bridges swarmed bridges heading into DC yesterday to get the pro-democracy message out to drivers. These photos show the bridge brigade at 21 St N in Arlington.

No Kings DC: Bridge Brigade on the bridge at 21 St N in Arlington early yesterday spreading the message to drivers heading into DC.

No Kings DC: Bridge Brigade in Arlington shortly after 9AM

When clergy asked to enter Chicago’s ICE facility on Saturday to share the Eucharist with detainees, ICE said no.

MIKE JOHNSON: I've not seen them cross the line yet.

Chicago: Faith marchers at the ICE Processing Facility at Broadview on Saturday

Chicago: Faith march to the ICE Processing Facility at Broadview on Saturday

“Leave the mask behind. Quit and go home.” Outside Chicago’s ICE Processing Facility at Broadview this afternoon.

Outside Chicago’s ICE Processing Facility in Broadview, Chicago this afternoon

Chicago: Cars entering and leaving the ICE Processing Facility at Broadview get this sort of reception.

Chicago: Yesterday, a faith march headed to the ICE Processing Facility in Broadview.

Chicago: Protest in the designated protest area at 2000 South 25th Avenue near the ICE Processing Facility in Broadview yesterday

Clergy came to share the Eucharist at Chicago’s ICE facility this morning. ICE said no.

Faith march to Chicago’s ICE facility this morning

Off to Chicago for 24 hours. Looking forward to seeing the resistance there.

“I stand with black women. Black women have saved this country. Time and time and time again.” NYC Public Advocate @jumaane.bsky.social at this evening’s solidarity rally in Foley Square, NYC @newyorkstateag.bsky.social

“Tish James whooped your ass. More than once. And imagine what a million Tish James is going to do to you now.” NYC Public Advocate @jumaane.bsky.social has strong words for Trump in this evening’s solidarity rally in Foley Square, NYC @newyorkstateag.bsky.social

“Hands off Tish James!” Tonight’s solidarity rally in Foley Square, NY @newyorkstateag.bsky.social

NYC Comptroller Brad Lander explains why AG Tish James is Trump’s worst nightmare. Solidarity rally tonight in Foley Square, NYC @bradlander.bsky.social @newyorkstateag.bsky.social

Our next mayor, Zohran Mamdani, sends a message to Trump about New York Attorney General Tish James at tonight’s solidarity rally in Foley Square, NYC @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social @newyorkstateag.bsky.social

Looks like this weekend may be a good time for Civic Witness to pay a visit to the Windy City ✈️

On Saturday, Engaged Durhamites for Democracy started on Renaissance Parkway, then marched to a nearby bridge to speak up for our democracy. @ed4d.bsky.social (Photo thread #2)

Grassroots activists in Durham, NC held up signs, formed a human chain, then marched to a bridge on Saturday to speak up about freedom and democracy. Good job, Engaged Durhamites for Democracy! @ed4d.bsky.social (Photo thread #1. More pics from this event to follow tomorrow.)

Civic Witness won’t risk deployment to war zones. Which means steering clear of Portland’s ongoing dance-based conflict.

Hillsborough, NC residents gathered in force on Saturday to stand up for our democracy — a strong show of civic spirit from this engaged community. @ed4d.bsky.social

Yesterday, Engaged Durhamites 4 Democracy showed up in Morrisville to help defend our democracy. North Carolinians show up and speak up! @ed4d.bsky.social @thecrazydoglady.bsky.social

“Defend the Constitution! Defend the Constitution!” Engaged Durhamites 4 Democracy on Renaissance Parkway yesterday. @ed4d.bsky.social

“When civil rights are under attack, what do we do?” “We fight back!” Engaged Durhamites 4 Democracy on Renaissance Parkway yesterday. @ed4d.bsky.social

“Honk your horn! Honk your horn!” The message gets through! Engaged Durhamites 4 Democracy on Renaissance Parkway yesterday. @ed4d.bsky.social

Engaged Durhamites 4 Democracy formed a human chain yesterday on Renaissance Parkway near The Streets at Southpoint before marching to a nearby bridge. Great way to highlight the need to defend our democracy! @ed4d.bsky.social Photos from the event coming soon - stay tuned.

In Hillsborough, NC yesterday, Concerned Carolinians and Engaged Durhamites 4 Democracy got great reactions from drivers and passengers in passing cars. Enthusiasm is contagious! @ed4d.bsky.social

North Carolinians taking a stand for democracy filled a whole block in Hillsborough yesterday! Shoutout to Concerned Carolinians and Engaged Durhamites 4 Democracy. @ed4d.bsky.social Photos from the event coming soon — stay tuned.

Enthusiastic honks from passing drivers in Morrisville, NC at yesterday’s Defend Democracy Saturday. Engaged Durhamites 4 Democracy sure know how to spread the message! More photos and videos to come. @ed4d.bsky.social @thecrazydoglady.bsky.social

North Carolina has a vibrant protest scene! Civic Witness is attending three protests today. Here: Concerned Carolinians NC sing a song of resistance in Hillsborough. Many more photos and videos from NC to come!

No Kings on October 18 will be even bigger than in June: more than 2,100 events are registered already. Join this historic day of action as we rise up against the regime! Civic Witness will head to DC to document events there. To find an event near you, see www.nokings.org. #NoKings

More from last Thursday’s march around 26 Federal Plaza, New York after the Foley Square rally against ICE — voices of resistance carrying into the night. ✊

Resisting the regime. West Side Highway, Lower Manhattan today. 🇺🇸🚗🗽

Honks for protestors taking a stand for democracy today at the West Side Highway, Lower Manhattan. 🇺🇸🚗🗽

Trump says American cities should be military “training grounds” and warns of “the enemy from within.” He’s not protecting the country. He’s threatening it. 🚨 ⚠️ 🔴 Photo: August 2025 protest in downtown Los Angeles