On January 20, protesters across the U.S. participated in the “Free America Walkout” to oppose the Trump Administration, marking the anniversary of his second inauguration. The movement criticized actions such as ICE raids, National Guard deployments, and threats to transgender rights, referring to an “escalating fascist threat.” Organizers, including the Women’s March, urged participants to withhold labor and consent, declaring that “a free America begins the moment we refuse to cooperate.”
Protests were documented in various locations, including Washington, D.C., Brooklyn, and Minneapolis, where demonstrators highlighted recent ICE-related violence, including the controversial shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent. This incident, which has been met with public outrage, intensified protests against the administration’s immigration enforcement tactics.
Polls show about 40% of Americans approve of Trump’s second term, consistent with his past approval ratings. However, disapproval of his immigration policies has risen significantly since March, indicating growing public dissatisfaction.
