Amid rising fear and uncertainty following increased ICE raids, hundreds of thousands of Latinos have taken to the streets to protest Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
February 3 became a day of resistance as members of the Latino community marched in opposition to Trump’s immigration measures.
“A Day Without Immigrants” Movement Gains Momentum
For the second consecutive day, protesters filled downtown L.A., waving both American flags and the flags of their home countries to denounce the deportations of undocumented immigrants. The demonstration centered at the intersection of Main and Aliso Streets, a cultural and historical hub of the city. Police intervened on multiple occasions to push back protesters.
In parallel with the latinos protests, the initiative A Day Without Immigrants gained widespread support. Latino business owners across the U.S. encouraged community members to close their businesses and refrain from shopping on February 3. The movement also urged workers to stay home, resulting in visibly empty Latino neighborhoods and shuttered businesses in cities across California, Texas, and Colorado.
Celebrities, including singer Ángela Aguilar, voiced their support, urging followers to join the protest.
Latinos demonstrations spread nationwide
Beyond Los Angeles, protests erupted in Houston, where hundreds of Latinos—many of Mexican, Honduran, and Salvadoran descent—marched to Hermann Park under police surveillance. Chanting “Aquí estamos y no nos vamos” (We are here, and we’re not leaving) and “La raza unida jamás será vencida” (The united people will never be defeated), demonstrators called for an end to Trump’s immigration crackdowns.
The administration has labeled all undocumented migrants as “criminals,” intensifying deportation efforts. Videos circulating on social media show ICE agents detaining immigrants in various U.S. cities, further fueling community outrage.
The protests and economic boycotts underscore the Latino community’s resilience and determination to oppose policies they see as unjust and discriminatory.
