Immigrant Communities Organize Against ICE In The South Bronx
June 21 was one of the hottest days this year, but that did not stop dozens of immigrant rights leaders of all generations from organizing a street meeting in the South Bronx, telling stories and trading tips on how to address the crisis of ICE raids in their communities. These community members were marking the “Binational Day for Peace and Justice,” a call to action for organizations, collectives, and community leaders in Mexico and the US promoted by the organization Global Exchange.
“Since January 20, we’ve seen an increase in the attacks from ICE agents, in collaboration many times with FBI and other agencies, that are terrorizing our communities.