Jews Against ICE | Protest

A large demonstration by a coalition of Jewish organizations in support of immigrants and against the current policies and practices by ICE, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency of the Homeland Security Department. The entirely peaceful but rousing protest was held in front of of ICE's Washington DC headquarters. Whistles and shofars were blown, and Hebrew prayers and chanting were offered up.

Among the sponsoring groups involved were Truah, Bend the Arc, J Street, HIAS, Jews United for Justice, the Jewish Labor Committee, and many area synagogues and havurot.

"We Are All DC" | Protest March against the military occupation of the District of Columbia

A large demonstration and protest march “We Are All DC” gathered at Malcom X Park and proceeded to Freedom Plaza, Washington DC, via 16th Street NW.

From the organizer's website: "We live here. We work here. We raise our families here. DC demands an immediate withdrawal of federal troops from the District and an end to the federalization of the local police department.  Together, we demand: •  An immediate withdrawal of federal troops from the District  •  An end to the federalization of the local police department  •  The right to protect our communities in the future, permanently"

A broad coalition of labor, multi-faith, community, immigrants' rights, and other organizations sponsored and participated. Busloads of marchers from Detroit, Baltimore, Vermont, and Philadelphia also came and joined the march.

Note: a full Shabbat torah service was held just before the march, hosted by Jews United For Justice.

DC Street Activist Band

DC Street Activist Band

DC Street Activist Band

Torah service