Locals in Yuma hold anti-ICE protest
Madeline Murray
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Locals held another peaceful protest against ICE Saturday morning.
Protesters stood on the corner of S. Fourth Avenue and W. 16th Street, holding signs together in solidarity to speak out against the actions of ICE agents.
Protesters said they were out there to help make the community aware of what’s happening in the world around us.
One protester, Darlene Irwin, explained why it’s important for them to take action.
“It shows visibility to the administration, to our local leaders, that people care, and that we’re not just sitting back there saying, ‘Hey, it’s okay. It’s alright. We just believe everything you say.’ We need local people to show that it’s not right and it’s not okay,” Irwin expressed.
Irwin also said they are out there every Wednesday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.