Multiple organizations across Connecticut are set to hold rallies on January 23 in support of Minneapolis, responding to recent actions by federal immigration officials. The protests aim to express solidarity with local activists in Minnesota who are advocating against what they describe as “ICE brutality.” Rallies will take place in Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, and Willimantic at 4 p.m..
Locations and Participating Organizations
The rallies in Connecticut will feature a coalition of advocacy groups, including the Connecticut Democratic Socialists of America, SEIU 1199NE, and the New Haven Federation of Teachers AFT Local 933. Other participating organizations include Connecticut For All, Make The Road CT, and the New Haven Immigrants Coalition, among others. Each rally will have a designated location: the State Capitol Lawn in Hartford, the Green in New Haven, outside the Brien McMahon Federal Building in Bridgeport, and Jillson Square in Willimantic.
Protesters in Minneapolis are organizing an economic blackout on the same day, encouraging community members to refrain from work, school, and shopping. This initiative is a direct response to the recent killing of Renee Good by an ICE officer earlier this month. Activists are demanding that ICE withdraw its presence from the state and are calling for legal accountability for the officer involved in the incident.
Demands and Objectives
Participants in the Connecticut rallies will echo the demands of their counterparts in Minnesota. Organizers are seeking to prevent any additional federal funding for ICE in the upcoming congressional budget. The protests aim to raise awareness about the perceived injustices faced by immigrant communities and to foster solidarity across state lines.
As communities in both states prepare for the events, the atmosphere is charged with a sense of urgency and determination. The rallies highlight a growing movement advocating for immigrant rights and accountability for federal agencies, aiming to foster dialogue and change at a national level.
