A sea of Mexican and United States flags waved back and forth, with picket signs and middle fingers held high as people chanted “ICE out of OC” and “ICE out of Santa Ana” over quinceañera music in Downtown Santa Ana on Wednesday. In the early evening, several hundred people took to the streets to peacefully protest the ICE raids targeting members of their communities. Protesters shouted anecdotes about sacrifices made by family members, along with voicing frustrations with the current administration. The crowd walked through DTSA, stopped at the Old Orange County Courthouse, and then marched through the surrounding streets. As the raids continue, the protests persist, with organizers and supporters showing no signs of stopping their efforts anytime soon.
Blocks away from Fourth Street police SUVs and armored trucks are seen. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el Don“I.C.E out of O.C!” chants echoed across the streets. Photo courtesy of Lizeth MartinezPicket signs with various phrases express disagreement with the ICE raids. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el DonWednesday’s demonstration has been one of many and echoes the fight for immigrant rights happening in Los Angeles. Photo courtesy of Lizeth MartinezUpside-down American flags, anti-ICE chants, a Donald Trump piñata, drums, and clever slogans colored the Streets of Santa Ana on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Lizeth MartinezProtesters holding picket signs comparing the current administration to fascism. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el DonMany protesters highlighted the relationship between immigrants and America. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el DonProtesters walked down a busy section of First Street, disrupting traffic. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el DonLet your flag fly high. Photo by Talan Garcia / el DonMarching through the streets that raised us. Photo by Talan Garcia / el DonThe heartbeat of DTSA could be heard from miles away. Photo by Talan Garcia / el DonThe protesters gathered in front of the Old Orange County Courthouse and chanted and played music. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el DonSome took their anger out in the form of a piñata. Photo by Talan Garcia / el DonHundreds of residents from Santa Ana and Orange County protested the ongoing ICE raids happening on familiar streets and across Southern California. Photo courtesy of Lizeth MartinezHonoring the past while defending the future. Photo by Talan Garcia / el DonAlthough the protest was held in Santa Ana, ICE has been conducting raids all over Orange County. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el DonSanta Ana is the third-largest city in Orange County, with about 23% of its population being noncitizens. Photo courtesy of Lizeth MartinezPeople in cars were equally involved in the protest. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el DonThe protest moved from DTSA to Main Street where attendees marched in the street and passing cars honked in support. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el Don
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