PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – Activists gathered outside the Pinellas County Jail on June 14, 2025, to protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and demand the release of detainees. The demonstration, which drew a diverse crowd, featured impassioned speeches calling for the abolition of ICE. A central speaker, addressing the attendees with a microphone, delivered a powerful message, stating, "ICE is a weapon, ICE is a badge soaked in white supremacy." He drew parallels between current immigration policies and historical injustices, including biblical narratives, to underscore his call for systemic change. "Our God does not deport, our God delivers. Our God does not separate families, our God sets captives free," he proclaimed, eliciting cheers from the crowd. Protesters held various signs, with one prominently displayed sign reading, "ROSA PATISHTAN GOMEZ BRING HER HOME!" The event highlighted concerns over family separations and detention practices, with participants chanting, "No justice, no peace! No borders, no ICE!" The protest aimed to raise awareness and pressure authorities to reconsider current immigration enforcement strategies.
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