Since his inauguration, President Donald Trump has signed multiple executive orders to restrict immigration and facilitate his plan to carry out “mass deportations.” These orders have included changes to previous guidance that prevented immigration authorities from conducting raids in “sensitive areas,” such as schools and churches. In response, communities across the country have mobilized in support of immigrant rights and local safety initiatives. These demonstrations and community actions have aimed to push back on dehumanizing rhetoric and misinformation, advocate for immigrant protections, and express opposition to policies that may violate domestic and international law. 

Our latest Issue Brief maps the increase in immigration-related protest activity and outlines emerging trends to watch in the coming weeks.