Currently immigration is a well debated topic around the United States because of the President’s choice to intensify immigration policies. Many individuals who take the opposing stance of which the nation’s leader does gathered together to form the movement “abolish ICE”. This movement has rapidly grown since the summer of 2018 especially in New York City. The speed of which the operation has intensified, gained the attention of many, including public figure and Congressman Adriano Espaillat. Espaillat, so moved by the cause, decided to hold his own protest, which also disputed the group of white supremists, Identity Evropa.
In Espaillat’s eyes the event was a success. They were able to gather the support of 300 fellow New York City inhabitants to support the cause. Not only did the event advance the awareness of the fellow residents but from the federal government as well. On the same evening as Espaillat’s rally was held, the Department of Homeland Security issued an “AntiTrump Protest Spreadsheet”. This spreadsheet included details of dozens of demonstrations, including representative Espaillat’s rally, across the nation all which shared views of the left.
The most striking information recovered was other protests such as identity Evropa which arguably would be considered hateful were not included on the email list. Espaillat and some question the motive of why the federal government’s email would only consist of immigrant-rights protest groups. Others believe it is the result of immigrant-rights group filing a lawsuit on ICE for constantly monitoring the activities and involvement of individuals which are similar in nature.