In what leftist organizers are calling a “powerful moral triumph,” Saturday’s “ICE Out” protest proudly announced success after a reported three zillion activists gathered to chant pre-approved slogans, nod vigorously at one another, and then disperse – leaving federal immigration policy entirely intact.
The protest, which sources confirmed was carefully designed to look important on Instagram and TikTok, featured a mix of handmade cardboard signs and professionally printed placards reportedly crafted from leftover materials found in former President Joe Biden’s garage, just feet away from boxes of classified documents and an ice cream machine.
Attendees described the event as “historic,” “transformative,” and “the most meaningful thing that has happened since the last identical protest” only a few days before that one. Many participants said they felt a deep sense of accomplishment after shouting “Abolish ICE” and “No borders, no walls” for several hours before heading home to DoorDash dinner and to lock their own front doors.
Organizers emphasized that the protest wasn’t about results, but about the feeling of results. “We raised awareness,” one activist explained, clarifying that awareness had already existed but was now vibing much more effectively.
A relative of former Vice President Kamala Harris, who attended an ICE Out event in Chicago, described the protest as “a sacred space for holding the idea of action without the burden of action.” Harris herself praised the movement, noting, “This is the beginning of a conversation that will continue to evolve in an evolving way as it continues.”
By Sunday morning, the nation will awake to a familiar reality: immigration laws will remain unchanged, borders unmoved, and ICE will still be arresting criminal illegal aliens – while protesters prepare press releases declaring the weekend a “turning point” and a grand “movement.”
Organizers quickly reassured supporters that momentum will not be lost, noting that more protests are coming pending media availability, ease of sign re-use, funding, and the urgent need to once again “send a message” that will be promptly ignored.