Hundreds of protesters marched through Jersey City on one of the coldest days of the year, speaking out against Immigration and Customs Enforcement following a series of recent immigration arrests in and around Hudson County.
Demonstrators, joined by local elected officials and activist groups, chanted “ICE out” as they marched from Riverview‑Fisk Park to the Pershing Field Park Community Center, where a rally was held.
The protest followed at least 10 immigration‑related arrests in Hudson County, including at a light rail station between Jersey City and Hoboken. Federal officials have confirmed that some of those arrested are accused of re‑entering the United States after previously being deported.
Hoboken Mayor Emily Jabbour joined the march, walking from Hoboken into Jersey City to stand with protesters.
“Watching 10 people get taken at random by masked agents doesn’t make our community safer. It’s quite the opposite. And so it’s my job to stand up for the safety of my community,” Jabbour told News 12.
The rally also drew Jersey City Mayor James Solomon, city council members and Assemblywoman Katie Brennan, who said the turnout showed solidarity despite the cold.
“We know that they’re around the courthouses. There was something yesterday. They’re here and we’re trying to get people trained to capture as much of it as we can and as safely as we can, so that they can’t do it under the cover of darkness,” Brennan said.