Coastal metropolises and inland communities across California witnessed massive demonstrations on Saturday as thousands mobilized under the banner ‘ICE OUT For Good’ to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. The coordinated actions came in response to recent violent incidents involving federal agents, including the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Minneapolis mother Renee Nicole Good.
Organized by a coalition of civil rights groups including the American Civil Liberties Union and the 50501 Movement—known for coordinating nationwide demonstrations throughout 2025—the protests spanned from Sacramento to Sonora and from San Francisco to Los Angeles. In Pasadena, adjacent to Los Angeles, over 500 demonstrators converged near city hall, their chants of ‘No ICE, No KKK, No Fascist USA’ amplified by blaring car horns and crowd cheers.
The movement gained urgency following Friday’s revelation in a 50501 Movement statement that at least 32 individuals died in ICE custody during 2025. This statistic was compounded by two recent shooting incidents: the Minneapolis tragedy that claimed Good’s life and another in Portland, Oregon where federal agents wounded two individuals.
Activist Dias Alan explained to reporters, ‘We’re here to recognize that this country needs to turn itself around. We’re reaching out to citizens to join us in protesting and mourning the passing of an innocent lady who sacrificed her life for the cause.’
The demonstrations featured diverse participation, including Jenny, an Australian immigrant who shared her perspective: ‘ICE is a threat to public safety. This is a threat to all of us immigrants.’ She articulated constitutional concerns, stating ICE agents ‘are violating the 14th Amendment and other amendments. We have to be guaranteed that the people in this country follow the constitution.’
The nationwide network of protests represents growing public scrutiny of immigration enforcement methods and signals sustained pressure for systemic reform following recent tragedies.