Young activists lead march against ICE in Santa Maria

Youths Lead Santa Maria Action Protesting Immigration Raids

Led by youths, protesters of all ages converged upon a Santa Maria corner Friday afternoon to show opposition to immigration enforcement raids, plus solidarity for the families affected by the detentions. More than 300 people united in front of the Santa Maria City Hall, corner of South Broadway and East Cook Street, for the “La Marcha de la Puebla: Heroes Not Villains” rally, which included multiple speeches and periodic chants as others holdin…

Young activists lead march against ICE in Santa Maria

Demonstrators marched through downtown Santa Maria on Thursday, part of a national push demanding immigration reform. The event was one of at least 27 coordinated marches held across the country, under the banner of La Marcha de la Puebla: Heroes Not Villains.The demonstration was organized by La Cultura del Mundo, a grassroots youth-led movement based in Santa Maria. Founded by Cesar Vasquez when he was just 14 years old, the group has grown in…