L.A. County Hosts Anti-ICE ‘National Shutdown’ Protests: Locations Revealed

In response to recent protests and federal actions against immigrants, activists have organized a series of “ICE Out of Everywhere” demonstrations in Los Angeles County. The protests aim to express solidarity with victims of immigration enforcement and to call for an end to ICE raids across the United States. Following tragic events in Minnesota, where two protesters were fatally shot, activists are mobilizing in several locations to advocate for change.

Protest Highlights and Locations

The demonstrations will take place in various locations throughout Los Angeles over the weekend. Here are the key events scheduled:

• Friday, January 30

  • Los Angeles City Hall
  • Time: 1 p.m.
  • Address: 200 N. Spring St.
  • Santa Clarita
  • Time: 3 to 6 p.m.
  • Location: Corner of Valencia Blvd and McBean Parkway.
  • Details: Stationary event part of the nationwide protests.
  • Burbank City Hall
  • Time: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
  • Address: 275 E. Olive Ave.
  • Target in Woodland Hills
  • Time: 10 to 11 a.m.
  • Address: 20801 Ventura Blvd.
  • Details: Organized rally against ICE brutality.
  • Pasadena City College
  • Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
  • Address: 1570 E. Colorado Blvd.
  • Little Company of Mary Torrance
  • Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Address: 4101 Torrance Blvd.
  • Details: Protest in honor of Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse killed by federal agents.

• Saturday, January 31

  • Los Angeles City Hall
  • Time: 2 p.m.
  • Address: 200 N. Spring St.
  • Details: Nonviolent action protesting recent shootings.
  • Compton Art and History Museum
  • Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Address: 240 W. Compton Blvd.
  • Details: 5K walk celebrating culture and migration; tickets available online.
  • Jack in the Box – Baldwin Park
  • Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
  • Address: 3188 Baldwin Park Blvd.
  • El Segundo City Sign
  • Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon.
  • Address: Corner of Main St. and Imperial Ave.
  • Details: Family-friendly event against current immigration policies.
  • Torrance
  • Time: Noon to 2 p.m.
  • Address: Corner of Hawthorne and Sepulveda Blvd.
  • Details: Stationary protest.

• Sunday, February 1

  • Home Depot – Cypress Park
  • Time: Noon to 2 p.m.
  • Address: 2055 N. Figueroa St.
  • Details: Joining the national “ICE Out” protests.

Community Engagement and Support

Local businesses such as Untamed Spirits and Canyon Coffee have publicly announced closures in support of the protests. Restaurant owner Uyên Lê of Bé Ù uses her place as a platform for community organizing and has previously held fundraisers to support Minnesota protests. Activists are also engaging students, with significant walkouts occurring at UCLA and Cal State Long Beach.

The Los Angeles Unified School District, which predominantly serves Latino communities affected by ICE’s actions, is expected to be a focal point for protests. District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has encouraged student activism, urging youth to remain safe while exercising their rights.

The upcoming protests are anticipated to foster a strong community response against immigration enforcement policies throughout the region.