Denver Residents Join National Boycott Against ICE

National Boycott Gains Momentum in Denver

Denver residents are joining a nationwide demonstration today, calling for a boycott of work, school, and shopping to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This movement follows the recent fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis and reflects growing local discontent with ICE operations.

Local Events and Participation

In Denver, a rally is scheduled at La Alma-Lincoln Park, supported by progressive groups. Additionally, at least a dozen local businesses, including restaurants and coffee shops, plan to close in solidarity with the protest. This aligns with the broader “National Shutdown” campaign, which urges economic pressure and demands the defunding of ICE.

Broader Context

The protest coincides with a potential federal government shutdown tied to funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE. While Denver has not seen the level of federal immigration enforcement observed in Minneapolis, anti-ICE sentiment is escalating significantly in the city.

Looking Ahead

Organizers behind today’s “National Shutdown” list four individuals killed by federal law enforcement in recent months—Pretti, Renee Good, Keith Porter Jr., and Silverio Villegas González—as catalysts for the effort. The movement underscores how outrage over federal immigration enforcement is intensifying in Denver, with organizers applying economic pressure in a city where immigration policy is a frequent … .