Demonstrators Rally Against ICE Deportation Raids at Richmond City Hall

Demonstrators rally against ICE deportation raids at Richmond City Hall

RICHMOND, Va. Protesters gathered in front of Richmond City Hall on Monday to voice concerns about recent immigration enforcement activities in the area.The Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice and Equality held a noon news conference to raise awareness about ICE deportation raids that they claim are putting community safety at risk.Activists called on city leaders to ensure they "do their jobs of protecting all community members.""It is impo…

Protesters in Richmond call for ban on local cooperation with ICE after wave of detentions

Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside Richmond City Hall Monday afternoon to protest what they called an escalation of immigration enforcement across Virginia and to demand the city cut ties with federal immigration authorities. Organized by Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice…

Activist group to protest ICE enforcement, ‘unlawful kidnappings’ in Richmond area

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Activists are preparing to rally outside Richmond's City Hall today after a slew of recent detainments by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the metro area in recent weeks. Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice and Equality will be joined by other groups and protestors at Richmond City Hall at noon on Monday, Aug. 11, for a press conference. According to a release issued by the group on Friday, the rall…

Protesters rally at city hall following ICE arrests in Richmond The Commonwealth Times

Community members and activists rallied at Richmond City Hall on Monday to protest recent deportations in the area, increased activity by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, and to express solidarity with vulnerable community members.

Protesters in Richmond Call for Ban on Local Cooperation With ICE After Wave of Detentions

Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside Richmond City Hall Monday afternoon to protest what they called an escalation of immigration enforcement across Virginia and to demand the city cut ties with federal immigration authorities. Organized by Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice and Equality and several allied groups, the rally came in the aftermath of multiple Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detentions in Richmond over the summer…