Rally at Foley Square in NYC as ‘National Shutdown / ICE Out’ Protest Sweeps U.S. 2026

Описание: NEW YORK — January 30, 2026

Thousands of demonstrators flooded Foley Square in lower Manhattan Friday evening, joining a nationwide “National Shutdown” / “ICE Out” protest against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policies.

Organizers called for a general strike — “no work, no school, no shopping” — urging people across the country to walk out of daily routines in opposition to what they describe as violent, unjust deportation operations and recent fatal shootings by federal agents.

Standing amid a sea of banners and hand-painted signs reading “Abolish ICE” and “ICE Out of Everywhere,” crowds of all ages braved freezing temperatures to hear speakers denounce federal immigration tactics. Protesters marched through Manhattan, halting traffic and chanting in unison about immigrant rights and systemic reform.

The demonstrations were part of a broad wave of actions nationwide — from Minneapolis to Los Angeles — sparked in large part by public outrage over the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis earlier this month. Protesters across the nation have linked these incidents to what they see as a broader pattern of aggressive immigration enforcement.

At Foley Square, speakers representing immigrant advocacy groups and grassroots coalitions urged sustained activism. The rally’s tone was defiant yet peaceful, with chants echoing across the open plaza near City Hall late into the evening. Community leaders emphasized solidarity with immigrant families and condemned what they described as historically disproportionate federal force.

Aladino TV, covered the protest with on-the-ground interviews, while actress Susan Sarandon, celebrity chef Padma Parvati Lakshmi spoke at the protest today. Public figures have supported anti-ICE activism in the past, but their attendance at this specific event has not been confirmed in major news coverage.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani praised the courage of New Yorkers who took part in the action, calling their participation “inspiring the world” and a powerful statement against what many see as punitive federal immigration policy.

As part of the coordinated national shutdown, protesters plan continued actions through the weekend and into next week, including potential marches, sit-ins and additional demonstrations aimed at pressuring lawmakers to halt ICE raids, increase oversight, and expand legal protections for immigrant communities.