Jun 9, 2025 - News

Over 100 protest ICE raids in Pittsburgh

Ryan Deto

Over 100 gathered in Downtown Pittsburgh on Monday to protest President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement — Protesters filled the corner of Grant Street and Liberty Avenue on Monday afternoon. Photo: Alexis Johnson/Axios

A large crowd gathered Monday in Downtown demanding an end to immigration raids in Pittsburgh and other parts of the country.

Why it matters: As President Trump has upped immigration enforcement starting in California, demonstrators took to the streets over the weekend to stop the raids — and now other cities are coming out in solidarity.

Context: Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard soldiers Saturday following federal immigration sweeps that sparked fiery protests in Los Angeles.

Pittsburgh was just one city among dozens that held actions Monday to protest ICE and demand that SEIU California labor head David Huerta be released from custody after he was detained by federal agents while protesting a raid.

State of play: Over 100 protesters gathered Monday afternoon outside of the federal courthouse in Downtown holding signs reading "Stop ICE Raids Now."

What they're saying: Mayor Ed Gainey rallied with the crowd. Gainey, who has directed Pittsburgh police not to cooperate with ICE, criticized Trump and his enforcement strategy for focusing on terrorizing immigrant communities.

"We are the home of Mister Rogers. We need to do what is necessary to protect our immigrants," said Gainey.

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